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To: CopperTop
We had this crap knocked back in the late 80's/early 90's (does that really qualify as "decades"?).

News Flash

Question: How long is a decade? 10 years A decade is a period of 10 years. The word is derived (via French and Latin) from the Ancient Greek dekas which means ten. First Source

How long is a decade? In a decade there is 10 years.Second Source

Q: How long is a decade?

A: Quick Answer A decade is a period of 10 years. The word "decade" originates from the Greek word "dekas," which means a group of 10. The word "decade" began to be used in English to mean a period of 10 years in 1590. Third Source

Decade

Simple Definition of decade : a period of 10 years; especially : a 10-year period beginning with a year ending in 0Fourth Source

There are many more. Perhaps you are confusing Decades with Generations. A Generation is about 25 years.

13 posted on 07/25/2016 10:25:29 AM PDT by Kaslin (He needed the ignorant to reelect him. He got them and now we have to pay the consequences)
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To: Kaslin
"..News Flash Question: How long is a decade? 10 years A decade is a period of 10 years.."

Yeah, I know that. It was more of a non-question related to a "damn, am I that old" moment 'cause "decades" sounds like a really long time. Kinda like a coupla weeks ago when I realized I'd known a particular friend for 40 years.

But thanks for your time & effort incurred in the response. d;^)

14 posted on 07/25/2016 11:04:07 AM PDT by CopperTop
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