From the "Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge" circa 1904.
How to Find the Contents of Barrels and Casks
RULE. -- Add the diameters of the head and bung in inches and divide the sum by 2, and this will equal the average diameter. Then multiply the square of the average diameter by the length in inches and multiply this result by 34, and cut off the four right-hand figures. This is the number of gallons.
As interesting as this is, it still does not enlighten me to the contents of the casks.
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