It's actually the original French billion, which is bi-million, which is a million to the power of 2. We adopted the word, and then they changed it, presumably as revenge for Crecy and Agincourt, and then the treasonous Americans adopted the new French usage and spread it all over the world. And now we have to use it.
I HAVE A BOTTLE OF DRY WHITE IN THE FRIDGE
Originally Posted by Steely Glint
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