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Jiffy (Time)
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thatxliner
on Sept 2, 2023
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benj111
on Sept 2, 2023
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I almost didn't click on this. Never knew that 'the jiffy' was an actual unit.
Any other non specific words turned units of measurement?
johncoltrane
on Sept 2, 2023
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The billy for measuring volume of books, named after the ubiquitous Ikea furniture.
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Any other non specific words turned units of measurement?