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Monday, May 07, 2007


Finally, some consensus. A Billion, a Trillion? This is the kinda thing that would drive you nuts.
Although there are still those who argue over the US and "former UK" definitions of figures such as a billion and trillion, according to Michael there is now basic agreement that a trillion is a thousand billion and a billion is a thousand million.

"When you hear a politician, business leader of economist using the word trillion, they are talking about a number with 12 zeros," he said.
Finally, the Brits give in!



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