Why do you still call it a "half ton"?
We have all heard and used the terms "half ton", "three-quarter ton", or "one ton" before. In fact these terms are tossed around here on a daily basis without even thinking about. But why? Most...
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dshelley wrote:x2.
Old expressions die hard.
Almost every gas station in the country advertises "Unleaded." Although lead has not been in gasoline for decades, it still stands. It's getting to the point where 87 octane (the lowest) is called 'unleaded', meaning, 'less powerful.' I guess.
I think it's just gasoline.
