how much is a short ton in pounds
Short ton The short ton is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (907.18474Â kg). The term is most commonly used in the United States where it is known simply as the ton.[1]
Get Shorty (film) At the beginning of the film, Ray Bones has two thugs with him; one of them is played by actor Ernest "Chili" Palmer. Palmer was author Elmore Leonard's model for the character in the book. According to a newspaper article, he claims not to have been involved with gangsters or loan sharking. When the filmmakers found out from Leonard that there was a real "Chili" Palmer, they gave him a bit part in the film.[4]