TIL the term “red tape” comes from the historical practice of using red ribbons or tape to bind official documents. This practice dates back to at least the 16th century in Spain.
https://burnettdriskill.com/blog/cutting-through-the-red-tape/
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1ix902a/til_the_term_red_tape_comes_from_the_historical/
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