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Fact of the Day: A ‘jiffy’ is an actual unit of time
While many of us use the word ‘jiffy’ casually to mean a short moment, it’s actually a precise measurement: 1/100th of a second. Often used in the world of computing, it helps measure brief intervals, especially when tracking processing speeds or system performance. So how did ‘jiffy’ go from everyday slang to an official unit of time? Find out the fascinating history behind it!