Alex Trebek: “It’s a Daily Double! The category is ‘Weights and Measures.’ How much would you like to wager?”
Me: “Let’s make it a true Daily Double, Alex.” <scattered applause>
Alex: “Very well, for $13,400, the answer is: This traditional British measure of weight is equal to 14 pounds.”
Me: “What is a metric assload?”
It would be so worth it. This post dedicated to the memory of Ken Jen.
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