Why is 100 called a ton?

The ton is derived from the tun, the term applied to a cask of the largest capacity. This could contain a volume between 175 and 213 imperial gallons (210 and 256 US gal; 800 and 970 l), which could weigh around 2,000 pounds (910 kg) and occupy some 60 cubic feet (1.7 m3) of space.

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Why is it called a cooler in poker?
The term derives from the term "cold deck," a reference to a deck that has been stacked by a cheater to produce certain hands when dealt resulting in a big loss to cheater's intended victim (e.g., aces versus kings).
2024-01-02 08:36:36

Why is it called a tablet?
The word tablet comes from either the Medieval Latin 'tabuleta' meaning 'table' or the Old French 'tablete' meaning 'small table, display counter'. It first appeared in English in the early 1300s to describe a flat stone used to write on, though alternative uses came later.
2023-11-19 14:41:42

Is 100 million a high net worth?
Other sources such as Credit Suisse define UHNWI as adults with wealth above USD 50 million. It is the wealth segment above very-high-net-worth individuals (greater than $5 million) and high-net-worth-individuals (greater than $1 million).
2023-09-01 15:04:01

What if i save 100 dollars a month for 40 years?
What can an extra $100 a month do for you over time? If you were to sock away an extra $100 a month over the next 40 years, you'd have an additional $48,000 at your disposal for retirement, assuming those funds generate no return at all. That's a nice chunk of money, but it's not earth-shattering.
2023-01-15 22:07:34

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