america loves confusing terminology (like calling main courses 'entrees', a word that literally means starter) but none I find more confusing than saying 'twin bed' to refer to a single bed sized for only one person
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in reply to @bruno's post:
i think its because they're supposed to be thought of in sets, like you'd buy two for the kids' room or whatever
They also, when put side by side, are almost exactly the same size as a king size bed, which is another potential explanation