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		port3000 50 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tiny electric motor can produce more than 1,000 ho... The inch thing is because it's a screen: all screens are measured in inches pretty much everywhere, even in the EU

hiccuphippo 50 days ago | [–]

And I hate that. Wish screen sizes were measured in centimeters.

jve 50 days ago | [–]

Yep, inches won for screen sizes.

Aaaand for various fittings for plumbers.

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