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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