I didn't challenge. You stated that you think there is a separate number on the engine block and implied that the VIN is a permanent number for the chassis (only). I wouldn't consider "I think.." to be a challenge, but if you

This site is quite a good resource for this kind of question: http://www.ukcar.com/features/reg year.htm This topic has been niggling at me. I don't understand the function of the system. My automobiles have a VIN ... here's-how-we-do-it.

Raymond S. Wise wrote on 31 May 2004: szozu wrote on 31 May 2004: Oh, my goodness. Now ... the normal evolutionary changes to which all languages are subject. "English is being dumbed down" is essentially an empty phrase, on the order of

When a dictionary shows hyphenation in the headword, it is using typographical conventions about how such a word might be ... match the phonetic division. In the case of "hyphenation," you are probably wrong. The pronunciation is /,haI

(quoting Mister Jefferson) We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men ... shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Sure, but what about *Black* Men, Mister Jefferson? Oops, now I've gone and wook up Kirsh! You

Ugh! That's even worse than the original it uses ... the scope of the construct extends as far as "refuge". I think it does: I recall being taught that one of the roles of an en dash is to carry the force of a hyphen with the power