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Re: Stock post# 3960

Friday, 04/25/2008 4:18:46 PM

Friday, April 25, 2008 4:18:46 PM

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why is the short form of pounds, lbs????

Stupid englishmen, makes no sense

edit, another mystery solved;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_(mass)

The word pound comes from the Latin word pendere, meaning "to weigh". The Latin word libra means "scales, balances" and it also describes a Roman unit of mass similar to a pound. This is the origin of the abbreviation "lb" for the pound.




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