Ain’t called the “imperial” system for nothing.
Brits gave it to us and then we changed the spellings and decided it made us special I guess.
So, partial credit where partial credit is due. It’s just way the fuck older.
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tempest@lemmy.ca 4 weeks agoI mean I’m pretty sure the American system is defined using SI units so it’s mostly because of American exceptionalism and a fetish for unit conversion.
kayohtie@pawb.social 4 weeks ago
Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Only 3 countries use the shit Imperial/SAE measuremnts. USA, Liberia and Myanmar. WTF!?!?