Skeleton in the Closet

I was reading one of the medical journals that I enjoy and I came across this little bit of trivia and found it interesting:

No one knows the origin of a "skeleton in the closet," but here's one theory: Until the Anatomy Act was passed in England in 1832, it was illegal to dissect a body (executed criminals excepted), and doctors were allowed to work on only one cadaver during their careers. Those who didn't want to get rid of the skeleton kept it hidden in a dark corner or hung it in a closet.

I am feeling the need to clean out my closet today!