• And by the by, why do people use "forks" in plural? Is there any particular etymology behind that?

    It is debatable, but I would argue bicycle forks are an example of the following - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plurale_tantum , a bicycle fork does not exist as it is comprised of a pair.

    The rule doesn't apply to the utensil, as it is a single piece. (The trident vs fork debate is a different matter)

  • Wow, thanks, seems it couldn't have been more exhaustive
    and simple, sort of stuff that leaves you with that feeling of not seeing past the nose
    Thanks!

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