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5. "There's a flaw in the article, however. An American football field is not 109.7 meters, it's 100 yards or 91.44 meters.

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 09:05 AM

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Blame the French!

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The 109.7 includes the end zones. NutmegYankee Wednesday #6

Or maybe follows BumRushDaShow Wednesday #10

Right, you are! PJMcK Wednesday #11

I'm staying with my mother, who would fit right into a medieval convent. NutmegYankee Wednesday #13

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