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Why do people always say this, "a metric [shit] ton"? It's within about 10% of a regular ton.



Unnecessary specificity is humorous.


What weighs more, a metric shit ton or a metric feather ton?


Technically they weigh the same but I guarantee you the former will feel heavier.


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.


For me, a metric ton is exactly as much as a regular ton.




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