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Thank you for posting this. So sick and tired of people saying that GB switched to Metric.

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This! That stupid map that just shows the US and Burma always annoys me. The US customary system includes Metric units. Canada and England still use Imperial/Customary. And “Metric” Is actually like 5 different systems with similar features like ANSI/ISO, KMS/CGS, and the three different pressure measurements.

Natural units >>> Metric I want an alternative to Metric that uses base 12 units instead.

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I want an alternative to Metric that uses base 12 units instead.

Right?! I have been saying that for years! It really pisses me off that we evolved with 5 digits on each hand instead of 6. It’s clear evidence against the the idea of intelligent design.

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Cont on finger sections or knuckles, like some cultures do. Gives you 12 on one hand, using the thumb to count.

Or 16 if you choose your reference points right.

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