Next time you hear “half of 1 1 4 inches,” don’t panic. Smile. Because you now know it’s just a fat 5/8 wearing a fancy costume. And you? You’re the one who sees through the disguise.
Now go measure something. You got this. And if all else fails, just remember: my uncle called it “rocket surgery,” and he was clearly joking. Because actual rocket surgery? That’s probably in millimeters anyway. 😉
