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Re:Ask HN: Why it is hard for US to move to metric system? by ahartmetz on Thursday January 12, 2023 @10:56AM (#34355425)
"It's always been that way" is similar to "it was invented here" in that regard. Besides, the imperial units had local versions and some still do. There are AFAIK no US inches and yards, but US gallons and US pints.
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