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[–] Trolling_Thunder [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
So naturally, a butt-tun would be 360 gallons......
[–] jeffmcneill 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Actually a tun is two butts (not making this up) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_wine_cask_units#butt
[–] Doc_ 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think it's interesting that all the units are outdated now but the words still get used, in brewing we use a mash tun.
[–] ThingsHappen 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Assload is another fun measure.
It's literally how much weight a donkey (ass) can carry for a day.
[–] Rostin 0 points 13 points 13 points (+13|-0) ago
Ancient Israelites had a measurement called an homer. It was the amount a donkey could carry, or a literal ass load.