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They are all measures of distance, length, etc. A mile is the longest (5,280 ft). A furlong is rarely used any more, except in horse racing. It is 1/8th of a mile, or 660 ft. Fathom is traditionally used in things related to sailing- like the depth of water. One fathom is 6 feet.

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