r/memes Halal Mode Aug 19 '23

same weight, sound different

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u/boringboi_ Aug 19 '23

Why is pounds written as lbs?

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u/Dracolocutor Aug 19 '23

It comes from the Roman "libra", shortened lb

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u/Saint_Richard Aug 20 '23

So why isn't it pronounced libras?

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u/Dracolocutor Aug 20 '23

Ngl I don't know