Originally used literally as fire break installed in theatres to prevent flames from spreading from the stage to audience or vice-versa, the term Iron Curtain was also used figuratively meaning the end of a geopolitical arrangement. It was used metaphorically to describe the demarcation of Western and Eastern Europe and
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Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

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Fiona from Hobsonville writes: "Thanks David Baker for confirming what we have long suspected (but been too lazy to follow up on!). On Saturday, AA Smartfuel was offering the increasingly frequent "10 cents a litre OFF at BP" – which still leaves it at 20c a litre more expensive! A lesson to shop around if you really want to save."
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