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Re:English is relatively easy to learn, but not to master (2... by dopidopHN on Sunday March 28, 2021 @09:44AM (#26610344)
Correct. Our time will come back. And this time we will make sure y’all barbarian get the metric system.
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Re:English is relatively easy to learn, but not to master (2... by gerdesj on Sunday March 28, 2021 @08:51PM (#26616528)
We use kg most of the time for weight unless lbs and oz work better.

The m is very handy and we spell it correctly hereabouts - metre (unlike your mates in the US) but when subdivided, the cm is 2.54 too small (1 inch is 2.54 cm)

Need I go on ... 8)

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