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Old 04-21-2006, 09:57 AM   #1
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The other day I thought I heard a weather reporter say "nipple-sized" hail. I guess it was actually nickel-sized. But that made me wonder why they never sway "nipple-sized" hail.

Just wondering.

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Old 04-21-2006, 11:07 AM   #2
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The other day I thought I heard a weather reporter say "nipple-sized" hail. I guess it was actually nickel-sized. But that made me wonder why they never sway "nipple-sized" hail.
Because all nickels are the same size, while nipples come in various sizes.
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Old 04-21-2006, 03:36 PM   #3
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Because all nickels are the same size, while nipples come in various sizes.
And can I get an AMEN!?
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Old 04-22-2006, 08:47 AM   #4
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Old 04-23-2006, 11:08 AM   #5
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amen.
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Old 04-24-2006, 01:50 PM   #6
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