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 "name": "Lighter sizes: BIC maxi, mini and slim, Zippo case",
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 "group": "Household",
 "year": null,
 "question": "What are the dimensions of a BIC lighter?",
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  "bic",
  "zippo"
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  "bic lighter size mm",
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   "BIC J6 maxi 81.7 × 25.2 × 14.4 mm (EMSD filing; BIC lists its J26 at 82 × 25 × 15). BIC mini (J25, the child-resistant J5) 62 × 22 × 11. BIC J3 slim 75.9 × 21.7 × 10.8.",
   "Zippo classic case 57.2 × 38.1 × 12.7 mm (2.25 × 1.50 × 0.50 in; armor 13.2 deep), from retailer listings: Zippo does not publish it.",
   "Envelopes are boxes with rounded vertical edges: holders and sleeves only."
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    "width_mm",
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     "BIC J6 maxi",
     81.7,
     25.2,
     14.4
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     "BIC J26 (catalogue)",
     82,
     25,
     15
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     "BIC mini (J25)",
     62,
     22,
     11
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     "BIC J3 slim",
     75.9,
     21.7,
     10.8
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     "Zippo classic",
     57.2,
     38.1,
     12.7
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     "Zippo armor",
     57.2,
     38.1,
     13.2
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   "q": "How big is a BIC lighter?",
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