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hyperbovine
on April 29, 2017
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Show HN: Sorting Two Metric Tons of Lego
Why do people always say this, "a metric [shit] ton"? It's within about 10% of a regular ton.
mikeash
on April 29, 2017
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Unnecessary specificity is humorous.
kgwxd
on April 29, 2017
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What weighs more, a metric shit ton or a metric feather ton?
noonespecial
on April 29, 2017
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Technically they weigh the same but I guarantee you the former will feel heavier.
grogenaut
on April 30, 2017
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if you leave them covered in a dry room eventually the shit ton will be lighter. Though in the long run it will all be destroyed when the sun burns up the earth.
LukaD
on May 2, 2017
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For me, a metric ton is exactly as much as a regular ton.
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