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					Originally Posted by skunk4u
					
				 
				I have a bet with a mate. 
Does anyone know what the ashes are? 
			
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 England lost to the Aussies in 1892, a newpaper printed an obituary for English cricket. The next time England played Australia they won, the Aussies presented them a small trophy containing the Ashes of a burnt bail.