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Old October 27th 09, 11:51 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
Roger Smith Roger Smith is offline
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"John Hall" wrote in message
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In article
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Graham Easterling writes:
They still managed to include a ? which included the dreaded phrase
'the size of Wales'!


Why is that a dreaded phrase?
--
John Hall "Do you have cornflakes in America?"
"Well, actually, they're American."
"So what brings you to Britain then if you have cornflakes already?"
Bill Bryson: "Notes from a Small Island"


What is the size of Wales (difficult to judge since it is not exactly a
regular shape)? One million football pitches, perhaps. The simple person's
guide to area.

Roger