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Where did the phrase "On cloud 9" come from? | Almanac.com

Where did the phrase "On cloud 9" come from?

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Where did the phrase β€œOn cloud 9” come from?
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The number nine appears frequently in folklore and has had special significance since ancient times. Nine, being a multiple of three, was thought to be lucky. To be β€œon cloud 9” is to be extremely happy.