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Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?0 -
screw that, if a guy tells me how big his package is in centimeters, I cant automatically hold up my hands and measure that out for myself.
Guys would like using centimeters for that though because there are 2.54 centimeters in an inch so if he is 6 inches, then he would be 15.24 centimeters. Just saying the larger number would make them feel so much better about themselves! Of course, since most of them lie about it anyway, we'd still have to get out a tape measure to confirm his honesty. LOL0 -
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
oh heavens it was a joke0 -
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
I was reviewing a plan set just this morning that used Imperial and SI interchangeably. One measurement would be Imperial, the next in SI. It's easy enough to convert in your head and go.
But in all fairness, it's not our own system, it's a British system that we stole when they decided they wanted to be more like the French
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Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
It just gives us a choice... ;-) God Bless 'Merica, where I can choose which system to measure in. :drinker:0 -
(insert French joke)
I was reviewing a plan set just this morning that used Imperial and SI interchangeably. One measurement would be Imperial, the next in SI. It's easy enough to convert in your head and go.
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
But in all fairness, it's not our own system, it's a British system that we stole when they decided they wanted to be more like the French0 -
Yeah, I grasped that. My retort was aimed at other folks that can't fathom using both.
oh heavens it was a joke
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?0 -
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
I was reviewing a plan set just this morning that used Imperial and SI interchangeably. One measurement would be Imperial, the next in SI. It's easy enough to convert in your head and go.
But in all fairness, it's not our own system, it's a British system that we stole when they decided they wanted to be more like the French
Oh that explains it... 0 -
(insert French joke)
I was reviewing a plan set just this morning that used Imperial and SI interchangeably. One measurement would be Imperial, the next in SI. It's easy enough to convert in your head and go.
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
But in all fairness, it's not our own system, it's a British system that we stole when they decided they wanted to be more like the French
Like: Who would want to be like the French? They can't even win a war against themselves... 0 -
Take it up with the President. We've considered it, agreed to it, and backed out of it enough times already. Apparently, we are not ready for measurements that are sensible. Cars yes, measurements no.
Besides, what would that do to the Aerosmith song, "Big 10 Inch"?
Nope, sorry, not til the band is gone.0 -
:laugh:Like: Who would want to be like the French? They can't even win a war against themselves... 0 -
Gah. The guy already wants to model us after Europe economically.Take it up with the President. We've considered it, agreed to it, and backed out of it enough times already.
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How many pounds are in a stone?
14 in a UK stone, 10 in an American stone
I was wondering why it hurt so much when I passed that stone.
there's an american stone?0 -
Royale with CheeseWhat I want to know is...what do countries using the metric system call a pound cake?
LOL...that would be a 4 Royale with Cheese0 -
*sings* Proud to be an Americaaaannnnn where I know 1 cup is a half can of beer...good ice cold Bud F*ckin light!The United States of America
Doing what we damn well please since 1776!
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How many pounds are in a stone?
14 in a UK stone, 10 in an American stone
I was wondering why it hurt so much when I passed that stone.
there's an american stone?
Well, according to my calculator - yes.
Edit: My bad, 1 American stone = 12lbs. I was drawing from memory earlier.0 -
Ha! Good point!
LOL...that would be a 4 Royale with Cheese
Royale with CheeseWhat I want to know is...what do countries using the metric system call a pound cake?0 -
:laugh:Like: Who would want to be like the French? They can't even win a war against themselves...
Baaaahaaaaahhaaaaaa!!0 -
While we are at it, lets change time to base 10 as well. Then everyone has to learn something new.0
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Gah. The guy already wants to model us after Europe economically.Take it up with the President. We've considered it, agreed to it, and backed out of it enough times already.
Romney isn't president.0 -
Yes. Anyone studying science will have learned the metric system at some point. Anyone working a scientific career uses it on a daily basis.
THIS! As an engineer, I work in all units.
How about this. Let's make a deal. Americans will learn the metric system if the rest of the world learns English. I think that seems fair.
Seems perfectly reasonable to me lol0 -
*sings* Proud to be an Americaaaannnnn where I know 1 cup is a half can of beer...good ice cold Bud F*ckin light!The United States of America
Doing what we damn well please since 1776!
:smokin:
No it's not. A cup is 8 fluid ounces. A standard can of beer is 12 fluid ounces. Therefore, a half a can of beer is only 3/4 of a cup.0 -
Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
oh heavens it was a joke
LOL, people are so quick to be butthurt around here.0 -
*sings* Proud to be an Americaaaannnnn where I know 1 cup is a half can of beer...good ice cold Bud F*ckin light!The United States of America
Doing what we damn well please since 1776!
:smokin:
No it's not. A cup is 8 fluid ounces. A standard can of beer is 12 fluid ounces. Therefore, a half a can of beer is only 3/4 of a cup.
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Gah. The guy already wants to model us after Europe economically.Take it up with the President. We've considered it, agreed to it, and backed out of it enough times already.
Romney isn't president.
I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter who is President at this point... They are all different sides of the same coin.0 -
I present to you, the tall boy.
*sings* Proud to be an Americaaaannnnn where I know 1 cup is a half can of beer...good ice cold Bud F*ckin light!The United States of America
Doing what we damn well please since 1776!
:smokin:
No it's not. A cup is 8 fluid ounces. A standard can of beer is 12 fluid ounces. Therefore, a half a can of beer is only 3/4 of a cup.
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Speak for yourself. Many of us do use metric measurements on a daily basis, and don't moan about it.
not sure our tiny American brains can handle that noiseBe like the Uk and use both
One thing is certain, though. I love the fact that we have our own systems of measurement, and do not conform to the rest of the world. Why should we have to? Why should any nation have to?
oh heavens it was a joke
LOL, people are so quick to be butthurt around here.
"butthurt" I just got brain hurt0 -
We do use the metrics. We run 5k and 10ks!!! :drinker:0
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The United States of America
Doing what we damn well please since 1776!
:smokin:
<<<love it!!!>>>
I LIKE OUR WAY!! :glasses:0 -
I present to you, the tall boy.
*sings* Proud to be an Americaaaannnnn where I know 1 cup is a half can of beer...good ice cold Bud F*ckin light!The United States of America
Doing what we damn well please since 1776!
:smokin:
No it's not. A cup is 8 fluid ounces. A standard can of beer is 12 fluid ounces. Therefore, a half a can of beer is only 3/4 of a cup.
1$ for a tall boy??? No freakin fair
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