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Old 16th Dec 2000, 18:23
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Lu Zuckerman
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To: Grey Area

An American was criticizing an Englishman about the terminology used to describe the parts of a car. The American says it is properly called a hood and not a bonnet. He went on to say that it is properly called a trunk and not a boot. He then said the rubber parts of the wheel are spelled tire not tyre. He finished up by saying after all we Americans invented the automobile*.

The Englishman replied, “yes, that may be true but we English invented the language".

Your point is well taken. Let’s cross swords or, keyboards on another subject.

* Actually, I think Benz invented it in 1886


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