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where does the saying dropping like flies come from
Although the origin is unclear, the saying, dropping like flies, may come from either the short life-span of a fly, or the fragile life that they have.
when was the phrase dropping like flies first used
An early recording of the phrase, dropping like flies, is written in an article from The Atlanta Constitution newspaper, printed in 1902.
what was the atlanta constitution newspaper article printed in 1902 titled
The Atlanta Constitution newspaper article printed in 1902 was titled Men and Women Dropped Like Flies and Flames

Question: what was the article about
Self-contained rewrite: what was the 1902 article titled men and women dropped like flies and flames about