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[XKCD] 3085 About 20 Pounds (lemmynsfw.com)
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And it's imperial?

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Actually, it's a little under 9.1 kilograms, but "about 20 pounds" has less syllables.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Fair enough

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

But is it heavier or lighter than 9.1 kilograms of feathers?