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Per Dictionary.com, the term can be traced at least as far back as the 17th century and probably much earlier. That means it's not American and not related to buffalo nickels. Many European Coins carried a portrait of the reigning monarch on one side, and this became known as the "head" side of the coin. The back side, being the opposite of the head, naturally was referred to as the part of the body opposite to the head for most animals - though not humans, interestingly enough.
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Why is the bottom of a penny called tails?
The two sides of a coin are referred to as "Heads" and "Tails" because, the obverse usually has somebody's "head" on it, like a King, Queen or President, etc. The reverse side is therefore referred to as "tails". Heads and tails.
Why is one side of a coin called tails?
The front (obverse) of a coin is called "heads" because there is usually a profile head image of an important person in the nation's history. Thus the reverse side becomes the anatomical opposite, or "tails."
What is a coin called when heads and tails is appearing on both sides?
Flip-over double-strike.
Was coin toss heads or tails?
tails
When two coins are spun there are four possible outcomes what are are they?
Heads and HeadsHeads and Tails Tails and HeadsTails and Tails
What are opposums grippers called?
They are called tails. ie they hang by their tails.
Is there a game called tails doll's nightmare?
No but there is a cheat code called puppet that once you type it in codes tails becomes tails doll
How much money did Red Tails gross worldwide?
Red Tails grossed $50,365,498 worldwide.
Are there any games about the tails doll?
There is an online game called tails nightmare and a sequel with the tails doll as the boss.
How much money did Red Tails gross domestically?
Red Tails grossed $49,876,377 in the domestic market.
What are foxes tails called?
A fox's tail is called a brush.
What is a mermaids tail called?
fish tails
What are the object with huge tails that orbit the sun called?
They are called comets.
Why is one side of the quarter called tails?
The reverse of a coin is called "tails" because the obverse traditionally shows "heads" (relief images of famous people).
Did tails have his own video game what was it called?
Yes Tails does have his own video games. The first is called Tails' Skypatrol, which is a side-scrolling score attack like game for the Game Gear released exclusively in Japan. This was followed by Tails Adventures later the same year, which is a Metroid-esque platformer with RPG elements. Tails is also the star of Tails and the Music Maker for the Sega Pico.
Sperm are tiny structures with tails called?
Flagella
What will happen if humans have tails?
We do, it's called our tailbone.
