Tough Question!

Question: What weighs more according to the American weight measurement systems? A pound of gold or a pound of feathers?

Answer: A pound of gold is weighed on the Troy Weight Measurement System. That is 12 ounces to the pound. A pound of feathers is weighed on the Avoirdupois Weight Measurement System. That is 16 ounces to the pound. Therefore A pound of feathers weighs more then a pound of gold.