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    Just something that baffles me

    When people say shipping to "lower 48" when in fact, Hawaii is "lower" than Florida. The most northern state, besides Alaska, I think is Minnesota. Maybe some people don't know how to spell Continental?

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    Re: Just something that baffles me

    Quote Originally Posted by RKO View Post
    When people say shipping to "lower 48" when in fact, Hawaii is "lower" than Florida. The most northern state, besides Alaska, I think is Minnesota. Maybe some people don't know how to spell Continental?
    i believe they ment lower right lol

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    Re: Just something that baffles me

    Quote Originally Posted by RKO View Post
    When people say shipping to "lower 48" when in fact, Hawaii is "lower" than Florida. The most northern state, besides Alaska, I think is Minnesota. Maybe some people don't know how to spell Continental?
    I'm pretty sure you nailed the reason right there.
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    Re: Just something that baffles me

    The term "lower 48" was coined when Alaska was the 49th State and Hawaii was not yet a State.
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    Re: Just something that baffles me

    Quote Originally Posted by dsirkle View Post
    The term "lower 48" was coined when Alaska was the 49th State and Hawaii was not yet a State.
    Could changed that. Hawaii was indicted as a state like 6-7 months after Alaska.

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    Re: Just something that baffles me

    Is it that important?
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