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Gold and Feathers
Which is heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of gold?
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A pound of feathers is heavier! Precious metals are weighed in TROY pounds, which are only the equivalent of 0.8228 pounds avoirdupois (lbs).Hide Answer Show Answer
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