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Old 08-31-2011, 08:57 AM
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we park in drive-ways and drive on parkways,
and why is it when something is transported by automobile its a shipment,
but on a ship its cargo?


Just wondering!
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Old 08-31-2011, 09:02 AM
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Never gave it a thought until you brought it up. Now I will be giving it some thought. And wondering why they did that.
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Old 08-31-2011, 12:04 PM
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Never gave it a thought until you brought it up. Now I will be giving it some thought. And wondering why they did that.
Ditto, Ditter!
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Old 08-31-2011, 12:05 PM
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I love the inconsistencies of our language.
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Old 08-31-2011, 01:11 PM
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....why is it when something is transported by automobile its a shipment,
but on a ship its cargo?


Just wondering!
I have heard the first one many times, but I have never heard the second one. They really do make you wonder about our language. LOL
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Old 08-31-2011, 01:40 PM
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or why is it a pair of panties, but just one bra?
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Old 08-31-2011, 02:14 PM
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or why is it a pair of panties, but just one bra?
Love that one!
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Old 08-31-2011, 05:29 PM
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What about a "hot water heater"? Why on earth would you want to heat hot water?
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