In 1948, the British 10, 000-meter runner Stan Cox had to take a day off work for his race.

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Many children were delighted to have two days off to play but many working parents had to take a day off work to look after children.

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You can even see the town after a full day's work or take a weekend day or two off.

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If I have a tough day at work, I get the airplane out, take-off, and forget about everything else.

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