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Old 15-11-2003, 02:03 AM
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Steve Wertz wrote:
On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 05:15:57 -0600, "TomD" wrote:

"Fifth" is a fifth of a gallon and not available in US anymore.


A fifth of a gallon is 757.08236 milliliters, though - pretty darn
close to 750ml.

Steve, You are, of course, right. But I was taught that close only counted
in horseshoes and hand grenades. YMMV

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