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Re: question about the metric system
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lugnet.off-topic.geek
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Mon, 6 May 2002 12:49:37 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.geek, Christopher Tracey writes:
> I actually got called anto-american a few weeks ago when someone stopped me
> while i walking down the sidewalk and asked me directions somewhere and I
> said it's about a kilometer down the road. ;)
Oh brother. Anti-american might be a bit strong, but a surprised reaction
isn't unexpected. If someone asked you how tall you are and you said "I'm
1.6 ells," you'd get a weird look, too.
Dave!
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| (...) Thanks for the info. So in the last example is used in the context of frequent flier miles? (...) well, as a scientist i'm well informed of the inherent goodness and usability of the metric system-- I use it more frequently than the imperial (...) (22 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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