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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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MaxineA mile - originally "mille", which is French for "a thousand" - was the approximate distance of 1000 steps. It has been standardized as 5,280 feet.
A furlong is one-eighth of a mile; this measurement is commonly used in horse racing.
A fathom is a depth of water equal to 6 feet deep.
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