• FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      3 months ago

      Taking a wild guess

      fag, is related to german Fach, which means “branch, subject (especially used for school/academic subject)”

      Wait doesn’t the english “faggot” also mean sticks? Perhaps thats linked to the “branch/subject” “Fach/Fag” in german/norweigen.

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      3 months ago

      Ah, the speed limit signs themselves also. This section is limited to 50 km/h, and this one is 60 km/h. Ok so far? The next one is simply marked “not 60” good luck.

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        3 months ago

        Is that iust americans being used to arbitrary speed limits meaning signs EVERYWHERE?

        Where I live, its 50 in towns, 100 outside of towns. Meaning there will only be signs when it’s not the default for some reason, like a school zone, road work etc.

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          3 months ago

          Having worked in a multinational company and having to explain it to new hires, it’s more than just americans. E.g.brits find it hilarious.