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Ah, English
Author: d
Date: 11-18-2010 - 21:57

Scholars, and many more of us, watch as our language slowly charges. New meanings for long-established words is certainly fun to watch for.

In our case, the word can is a great example. From 20' to 53', and several heights.

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Somewhat of an oddity: There is a 10 foot can near our residence.

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