> Another example of these linguistic remnants is the word 'footage' as in: > > Presenter: Do we have any footage of the fire? > Cameraman: Yes, we've got about 45 seconds. > > I really can't fathom how persistent these linguistic relics can be!
In Canada, driving "distances" are usually given in the amount of time it normally takes to drive it, not the actual distance. Person 1: "How far is it to downtown?" Person 2: "About 25 minutes." Stephen
