Why is a Milk Float called a 'Milk Float'?

[Virdi]

Morning all,

Another thought that I had on my way to work this morning...

Why do they call them Milk Floats..?

 

[Virdi]

I'm almost scared to post this in case folk think that I frequent the site However this is what google came up with (honest guv!)

http://www.milkfloats.org.uk/faq.html

Many thanks!

I guess that answers it!

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