If you accidentally purchase the wrong size of pants, it’s no big deal; as long as you have the receipt, you can exchange them for something that will fit. If only it […]
France Says Sacré Bleu! When it Orders the Wrong Size of Trains
A Buttload is an Actual Unit of Measurement
The next time you hear someone refer to a “buttload,” don’t be too quick to assume he or she is speaking about a huge-but-undefined amount.
Weighty Facts About Fluffy Clouds
Few things seem to represent the quality of weightlessness than a big, fluffy cloud. Looks can be deceiving, however. That seemingly-light-weight object overhead weighs a whole lot more than you might imagine. […]
Making Every Second Count
For those who endeavor to be as precise as possible, it should be noted that if you are referring to the unit of time known as a second, you are talking about […]
A Sheepishly Wooly Fact
Merino sheep are prized for their super-fine wool. In a skin area about the size of a postage stamp, these sheep will carry between 10,000 and 15,000 fibers. The fibers are less […]
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