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Algerian Politician

In the US, 'ton' typically means the short ton of 2000 pounds.

US Standard

'Ton' can refer to the imperial (long) ton or the metric tonne, which differ slightly in weight.

Imperial vs Metric

When 'ton' is used figuratively, it can mean much more or less than an actual ton.

Exaggeration

Using 'ton' informally expresses a large amount or emphasizes excessiveness.

Informal Emphasis

'Ton' as 100 mph is British slang and might not be understood globally.

UK Slang

In cricket, 'ton' signifies a significant achievement of scoring 100 runs.

Cricket Milestone

Scoring 'a ton' in cricket is a highlight and often celebrated with applause.

Sports Celebrations

In the UK, 'ton' can be slang for 100 pounds and indicates a significant sum of money.

Monetary Slang

Using 'ton' to talk about money is casual and should be avoided in formal financial discussions.

Casual Cost

 neutral that scent that scent that signal I said that in my book we should have a carbon tax than the cost of co2 which we estimating is about $5 per ton globally but what we have to remember is that's not going to solve the problem it's in economically efficient but there are two things wrong with it first it's not going to solve the problem it's

Economics of climate...

 is said to have come up with the first compound microscope, along with the first telescope. Both claims are often disputed, as apparently he wasn't the only bored guy with a ton of glass lenses to play with at the time. Despite this, the microscope soon became a hot item

The wacky history of...

 and asked me tons of questions. I was so scared. I thought my heart was going to explode. If anything seemed unnatural, I could be imprisoned and repatriated. I thought my life was over. But I managed to control all the emotions inside me,

Hyeonseo Lee: My escape...

 insects say about a quarter of a million tons in a single night that's make up a quarter of all mammal species and yet their numbers are declining but there are vital thread in the tapestry of life and besides that

240 Tons of Bats PIPE...

 The largest can be six metres long and a whopping four tons. I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space.

Just How BIG are...

 are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long exhausted from his shrim the bear must regain his strength

BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...

 There will be no easy meals on this island. Walruses are the largest seals in the world. They weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long.

Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...

 seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a metre long exhausted from his friend the bear must regain his strength

Top 5 David Attenborough...

 world they weigh over a ton and are armed with tusks a meter long exhausted from his swim the bear must regain his strength

ONE HOUR of Amazing...

 her three ton bulk for her being right under mum is the safest place in the world

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