You should come to the UK, Tarheel.(I don't think I've ever heard anybody use "whilst" in my entire life.)
Well I have, but it's very British, quite archaic, and no different in meaning from 'while'....
(I don't think I've ever heard anybody use "whilst" in my entire life.)
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I was going to mention that one, but didn't feel it was appropriate here; I guess I should cultivate a higher expectation of my readers!Also unbeknown/unbeknownst.