drbill:I thought America was the name of two continents, one South and one North?
It's actually half the name of 2 continents and one third of the name of a country. It can be used to refer to any of the three.
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drbill:I thought America was the name of two continents, one South and one North?
Walter:It's actually half the name of 2 continents and one third of the name of a country. It can be used to refer to any of the three.
LOL! I feel your pain...Fish_Whisperer:Whatever... In any case, "America" is a proper name, and therefore, is capitalized. Christ...
wardric:I tought America was the name of a band
Walter:If we put our minds to it, I'll bet we could come up with several more.