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Re: This and that -Reply
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Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:56:37 -0400
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Which raises the question - what is a league, as it pertains to depth?
 I believe a league in linear measurement on dry land is equal to 3
miles.  Surely Jules Verne didn't mean a water depth of 60,000
miles??  So what did he mean?  Anyone know?
Paul M.

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