Scott Seidman wrote:

Yes, but that doesn't matter.

There you go! If the OP is actually concerned about whether the stem
is included in the measurement, I recommend drinking some anejo until
it no longer comes up in conversation.

I'll be sure to bring another holy hand grenade to Penns next year so we can
do the experiment.
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Stan Gula
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