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manojlds
on April 19, 2023
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Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of...
Does it really explain why or even give a reason that makes sense. The steering was right so right side was called starboard? How does that make sense? So just call right right and left left.
cubefox
on April 19, 2023
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Yeah, it's not really an explanation.
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