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What is the origin of the body language signifying 'Thumbs up'?
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∙ 16y ago
There are several theories regarding the origin of this sign.
One of the most popular is that it probably originates from a custom in ancient Rome: In the arena, after a battle between gladiators, the crowd decided if the winner would either kill or spare his defeated opponent, by holding their thumbs up (that meant mercy) or down (death).
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A Only ones in body are thumbs?
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When was Body Language - book - created?
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Her body language showed what she was feeling on the inside.
