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Monkey's Uncle - Originated in 19th century London. Derived from the (Darwinian) idea that descendants of monkeys i.e. humans are more intelligent and thus that monkey's ancestors must have been less intelligent. Used as an expression of surprise.
When using the phrase "I'll be a monkeys uncle" then the above explanation is accurate. However, when someone says "I don't give a monkeys uncle" the source is more likely a reference to money (notably five hundred pounds which got it's origins from the old Indian 500 rupee note that had a picture of a monkey on it).
I'll assume it's from the debate between Darwinism and creationism. Maybe around the time of the Scopes monkey trial. Some wag on the creationist side suggesting that the unimaginable may be true. As strange as being related to the apes.
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