I took this shot while visiting the Henry Ford Museum.

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Great story John! I had no idea how the Phrase "The Real McCoy" came to be.
Thanks for the story.
Bob

Bob,

Guess I'm about six months slow on posting a reply.

If you're ever through the Detroit area, be sure to visit the Henry Ford Museum. You will definitely enjoy it.

Hello John:

I was watching a special on Canadian inventors and it shows the Real McCoy living in Canada and getting his education at Edinburgh University.

also shown were the top three Canadian inventions Insulin, Telephone,and the electric light bulb.