Marketing rule #1: Big numbers are better than small numbers (Made By Monkeys)

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Marketing rule #1: Big numbers are better than small numbers

Thanks to reader Ian B. who sent this one in. He writes:

"Found this box lying around work. It's quite a powerful charger at 16,000 mA but I really don't think it will be any match for my 16,000,000 μA charger I have at home."

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Anonymous:

I am reminded of the signs I have seen at Model Railway exhibitions:

"Danger 12,000mV"

Posted by Anonymous | March 24, 2010 11:14 AM

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