mike scott wrote:
At least punch cards were just the right size to fit the back trouser
pocket - ideal for odd notes and reminders. Never did find a use for
used paper tape :-(
In the US, they /exactly/ fit men's shirt pockets. The reason for this
is that they were designed in 1887 to be the same size as pre-1928
dollar bills, so that they would fit into drawers meant for cash.
--
John W. Kennedy
"...when you're trying to build a house of cards, the last thing you
should do is blow hard and wave your hands like a madman."
-- Rupert Goodwins
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