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The Hidden Story Behind Why Pounds Abbreviated lbs
The plural form of "lbs" is particularly telling. Unlike most abbreviations that drop the final "s" (e.g., "ft" for feet, not "fts"), the pluralization of...
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The Hidden Story Behind Why the Abbreviation of Pounds Is Lbs
The abbreviation "lbs" for pounds is one of those quiet linguistic constants that slips past most people’s notice—until they pause to ask why. It’s not just a...