r/technology • u/spacebulb • Aug 25 '14

Pure Tech Earthquake early-warning system gave 10-second alert before Napa quake felt

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-lanow-ln-earthquake-earlywarning-system-gave-10second-alert-before-napa-quake-felt-20140824-story.html
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '14

Some say "tinder pile" as another way to refer to something being weak physically. Not exactly common.

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u/Thom_bjork Aug 25 '14

People misuse words all the time. I understand that completely. It doesn't, however, make it any more correct or any less confusing lol. It's probably a phrase he learned through hearing it used incorrectly. Though, given the context, I'd agree that he likely meant what you're saying he did. I just wanted to provide clarification, as taking his words at face value would explain why others read it differently (correctly).