cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/33381285

Didn't exactly learned this "today" but the first time I heard of this, I was kinda surprised at this fact. I thought y'all should know since there is a case in the news that people are calling for Jury Nullification or Pardons. That could get a bit tricky considering this Dual Sovereignty Doctrine.

Examples:

• One oh two Main Street
• Four oh seven PM
• Biology one oh one
• Eight six seven, five three oh nine
• Four oh four: Not found

Not just a US thing, so I hope this is okay to ask here. I have just never encountered this is any language other than English. Is it simply that O and 0 look similar, and that "oh" has fewer syllables than "zero"? I have not heard a good explanation from coworkers who I've asked.

I am re-watching King of the Hill and Hank Hill is the block captain of Rainy Street. Is that a thing all over the US or more state or city specific? Is this a serious side-job and does a block captain get something in return? And how to become one?

https://aschmann.net/AmEng/#SmallMapCanada

There seem to be a few across the country, curious to see if you have experiences to share: https://www.travelmag.com/articles/20-best-christmas-markets-united-states/

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data-and-statistics/adult-obesity-prevalence-maps.html

Probably a few stories to share