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In earlier times, the size of a nail was set by the cost of 100 nails in pennies. The names persisted although the prices fluctuated.
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Why is it called a sixteen penny nail?
The penny was as old English term used to describe the number of pennies required to purchase 100 nails. Today the term is used only as a measurement of the length of the nail. A common 16 penny nail used in general construction today has a standard length of 3.5 inches, a number 8 gauge diameter shaft (0.162 inches), a head diameter of 11/32nd of an inch and 44 such nails will weigh one pound.
What is the probability of choosing a penny from the 1980s from the bag of pennies without looking is mc003-1.jpg. Which term best describes this probability?
It is incalculable.
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In my opinion it should only be a penny, but it depends on how much you are getting. It also depends on what a 'penny' means in real life. This is an American term which I believe to be a general term referring to any item. i.e. 'penny nails'.
WHY ARE PENNIES CALLED PENNY?
It is a measure of the size of the nail, the term dating back to the 1500s. The penny nail size was originally the price in pennies of 100 nails of that size.
Why is it called a sixteen penny nail?
The penny was as old English term used to describe the number of pennies required to purchase 100 nails. Today the term is used only as a measurement of the length of the nail. A common 16 penny nail used in general construction today has a standard length of 3.5 inches, a number 8 gauge diameter shaft (0.162 inches), a head diameter of 11/32nd of an inch and 44 such nails will weigh one pound.
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Sizing
What is the medical term meaning Splitting or rupture of the nails?
Onlycholysis means splitting or rupture of the nails.
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the slang term for this is "boobies" but that is not a medical term.
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The latin term for the study of nails is onycology, which is derived from the onyx...which is the technical name of the nail.
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The primary component of hair and nails is called keratin.
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"Penny pincher" is the slang term for a stingy person.
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What part of the body is immune to the effects of alcohol?
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