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That's a fable.
Percy Shaw's was never offered a 'per mile deal' for this invention of Cat's Eyes by the British government or anyone else.
Percy Shaw could have made a lot more money from the royalties of his invention had he allowed it to be manufactured abroad. However since, in his words, he didn't trust foreigners except to make the face plates, the money he made was always limited because he insisted on only allowing the supply of Cats Eyes glass and their rubber housings to be manufactured in his factory.
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How much is a light mile?
I am not aware that any unit of measurement called a "light mile" has ever been used. It could conceivably be a unit of time: the amount of time required for light to travel one mile, about 1/186,000th of a second.
How long does it take to travel a mile in a rocket ship?
The time required for a space vehicle to travel 1 mile is precisely(3,600 seconds)/(speed of the ship, in mph) .
Can the moon be so big where it stretches a mile across the sky?
No, the moon cannot appear so big that it stretches a mile across the sky. The moon's angular size can vary slightly depending on its distance from Earth, but it is typically around half a degree in the sky, which is much smaller than a mile.
How long is a mile wide tornado?
It is unclear what you mean by "how long" a mile wide tornado produces damaging winds in a roughly circular diameter of one mile (1.6 km). Such large tornadoes tend to last longer than smaller ones, often more than half an hour.
How long would it take to travel 1 mile on the moon?
It would take about the same amount of time to travel 1 mile on the moon as it would on Earth, assuming similar modes of transportation. The moon's surface gravity is about 1/6th that of Earth's, so you would experience less resistance while moving.
What character combed hair obsessively in green mile?
Percy
How many cats eyes are in a mile?
5280 feet to a mile. California stripes the road at 9 feet of white line for 15 feet of unmarked line. One cat's eye per stripe would mean 2203 per mile. Varies with installation and specific state regulations.
Can cats tell when kittens are a mile away?
Cats have a keen sense of smell and hearing, so they may be able to detect the scent or sounds of nearby kittens. However, it is unlikely that they could specifically pinpoint a distance such as a mile away.
Who was the tall guard in The Green Mile?
The tall guard in "The Green Mile" was named Percy Wetmore, portrayed by actor Doug Hutchison. Percy is known for his cruel and sadistic nature towards the prisoners, especially towards John Coffey.
What is the name of The most hated guard in the green mile?
Percy Wetmore hes the meanest guard ever and hes a hot temper guy too.
What is an adaptation for the peregrine falcon's eyes?
1 mile
Does Percy die in the green mile?
No, he gets sent to a mental facility, i think the one that he was planning to transfer to.
Can a cat hear its masters voice from 1 mile away?
Cats have great hearing but I think a mile is a bit far for a cat to hear. I haven't found anything that says that a cat can hear it a mile away.
How fast do Bengal cats run?
Domestic cats can usually reach top speeds of 30-35 mile per hour. Because of the way Bengal cats are built, they are most likely at the top of that estimate.
How fast is the ostrich in kilometers per mile?
When the ostrich is frightened, the answer is 1.609344 kilometers per mile. (rounded)(Also when he's eating or asleep, and same figure for horses, snails, cats, fish, and people.)
How far can a white tiger see?
White tigers, like other big cats, have excellent eyesight that allows them to see long distances, estimated to be up to half a mile away. Their eyes are adapted for low light conditions, giving them a keen ability to see in the dark.
Does Michelle Shocked song Anchorage have a metaphor?
No a metaphor is: Mary is a cold fish that means that she doesn't have emotions. other examples are: you snore louder than a freight train its raining cats and dogs her teeth are blinding white his smile is a mile wide her eyes are as big as saucers these are all examples of metaphors which are sometimes called hyperbole's
