dpb wrote:
On 9/11/2012 12:11 PM, Rick wrote:
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My favorites:

a settling torch
rod iron

For a long time the local DRMO had "scrap irony"

The quintessential "duck tape" has always grated on my ears...
I think someone in the UK or Europe saw an opportunity there and we in
the UK can buy "Duck" brand tape in many local DIY shops
http://www.duckbrand.com/ , actually looking at the contact info they're
US based http://www.duckbrand.com/Info/Contact.aspx . I always thought
it was duct tape for sealing duct joints or a similar application but
not really sure , some info here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape


But, one has to be careful in throwing stones--I doubt there's anybody
who doesn't have at least one malapropism in their past even if it's
just a leftover from something grown-ups said while were kids that
didn't understand.

Not to say that education levels have not dropped all across the
board; certainly they have. General technical knowledge is abysmally
low, however...

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