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! |
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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Originally Posted by crafty pat
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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I love the inconsistencies of our language.
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....why is it when something is transported by automobile its a shipment, but on a ship its cargo? Just wondering! |
or why is it a pair of panties, but just one bra?
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Originally Posted by redkimba
or why is it a pair of panties, but just one bra?
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What about a "hot water heater"? Why on earth would you want to heat hot water?
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