Ideas for a story/ commentary on some of the “silly” confusing things in our society – things that should be easy to fix, but somehow just can’t seem to be changed.
Computer:
- "look alike" capital oh (O) or zero (0) (why not slash zero as in original computers like Atari, etc)
Lower case l (el) and numeral 1
- MUST we have a QWERTY keyboard? (Dvorak has advantages)
Dates: dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy (impossible to know if 03/10 is Mar 10 or Oct 3) no standard for receipts/cheques/etc)
From: http://catsa.gc.ca/english/index.shtml
"Passengers are permitted to bring liquids, gels and aerosols through security screening at Canadian airports provided that the items are packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml / 100 grams (3.4 oz) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart). The approximate dimensions of a one litre/quart bag are 15.24 cm by 22.86 cm (6 in. by 9 in.) or 20 cm by 17.5 cm (8 in. by 7 in.). One bag per passenger are permitted."
"approximate" dimensions: 15.24 cm by 22.86 cm
