Re: [LEAPSECS] Precise time over time

From: John.Cowan <jcowan_at_reutershealth.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 11:42:32 -0400

Clive D.W. Feather scripsit:

> > In the US I belive something is antique when it is 25 years old,

AFAIK that applies to cars only.

> > in Europe I think it has to be 50 years old to gain the distinction.
>
> 100 years.

Same in the U.S.

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