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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 26, 2021 10:00:31 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/united-states-doesnt-use-metric-system"Wondering why the United States is one of three countries in the world that doesn't use the metric system? The answer will definitely surprise you. The U.S. and the Metric System Have you ever noticed that the standard system of measurement tends to change when you exit the United States? Distance is measured in kilometers instead of miles, clothing sizes are often measured in centimeters rather than inches, and volume is measured in liters instead of ounces.... So why hasn’t the U.S. switched over? The answer dates to the 18th century. In 1790, France conceived the metric system to streamline commerce, reduce fraud and clear up confusion that permeated the country in the absence of a standard system of measurement. The first step in creating this system was setting a universal guide for measuring a meter. Since the French scientists wanted to be as precise as possible and enable others to emulate their process, they decided to derive the measurements from the earth’s circumference — a well-known dimension at the time. To do this, scientists selected a longitudinal segment of the Earth that ran between the northern and southern parts of France, and carefully divided it to create the meter...." My notes: I wish they'd just have one system. Would make it so much easier in this world. But it does explain it. Angela ash Bob ellielo Emerald emily gracewil lainee markus @marti razor1911 @shaliza spg stluee T.T. twistedpingu
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Post by lainee on Aug 26, 2021 20:01:15 GMT -5
Yep, stay with the one system...hopefully, not metric.
Either way, there's going to be a lot of people with headaches:-)
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Post by Bob on Aug 31, 2021 18:47:52 GMT -5
That’s interesting. And the decimal system is easier to remember because it’s based on tens. Just like the dollar is based on tens.
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