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On Fri, 6 Mar 2026 22:44:16 +0000, Phil wrote:

> And whilst I stick to aluminium (and still insist on sulphur, even
> though that one is lost), I have to acknowledge that even over here we
> have alumina and not aluminia.

I tend to write 'sulphur' although I'm not sure why. The spelling must 
have been common in the '50s. I also use 'phantasy' on alternate Tuesdays. 
Again, consistency' 'Fantom of the Opera' doesn't get it.