Some Obscurish facts
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A pound of gold actually weighs less than a pound of feathers. Explanation: Feathers are measured in avoirdupois weight in which there are 16 ounces per pound. Gold is measured in Troy weight with 12 ounces per pound
A pound of gold actually weighs less than a pound of feathers. Explanation: Feathers are measured in avoirdupois weight in which there are 16 ounces per pound. Gold is measured in Troy weight with 12 ounces per pound