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Re: a dumb query? pls humor me



On Mon, Feb 26, 2007 at 11:47:19AM +0000, Chris Lale wrote:
> Steve Lamb wrote:
> >
> >  Given the choice of "Americans" or "Brits" answer these questions.
> >  
> 
> "Torch" is the shortened form of "electric torch" (provides continuous 
> light, not flashes).

I don't know. When I was growing up, it was hard to find a consumer
flashlight or torch that provided continuous anything other than
frustration. Maybe
randomly-fluctuating-but-generally-dim-portable-light-source is more
in order.

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