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Re: a dumb query? pls humor me



Andrew Sackville-West wrote:

> 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.

You make me glad I discovered Mag Instrument Company when I was in Boy
Scouts...

http://www.maglite.com/




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