Topic: Why do people still use the oppressive imperial measuring system?
Green !BEERiVqJJw started this discussion 10 years ago #52,948
It's so stupid. How many gallons are in a quart? 12? I have no idea. Metric makes so much more sense. There are 1000ml in a litre, 100 centimetres in a metre, 1000g in a kg. With imperial, you go faffing about with weird numbers. 12 inches to a foot, 3 feet to a yard, god knows how many yards in a mile. metric is just better.
| Poll option | Votes | Percentage | Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric. | 6 | 67% | |
| Imperial. | 3 | 33% |
D-g !jJEom8Ii3E joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 12 minutes later[^] [v] #691,937
Damn straight.
Dopejack joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 39 minutes later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #691,951
I am that
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 3 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #691,988
quarts are easy because the name comes from "quarter" as in one fourth of a gallon
what gets weird is that the US gallon is different from the UK gallon because the US gallon was based on the UK wine gallon but the UK changed their standard gallon away from the wine gallon after the US revolution so the US stuck with the wine gallon variant
they even have different numbers of fluid ounces in those gallons
I must have looked up the definition of the acre seven times and still can't remember the basis long term
what gets weird is that the US gallon is different from the UK gallon because the US gallon was based on the UK wine gallon but the UK changed their standard gallon away from the wine gallon after the US revolution so the US stuck with the wine gallon variant
they even have different numbers of fluid ounces in those gallons
I must have looked up the definition of the acre seven times and still can't remember the basis long term
Syntax joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 9 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #691,989
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #691,999
@previous (Syntax)
For the record, there are two other non-moon-landing countries that also use the imperial system.
For the record, there are two other non-moon-landing countries that also use the imperial system.
Dr. Whom !7MHPahvoGY joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,000
Syntax replied with this 10 years ago, 17 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,011
@691,999 (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)For the record NASA officially switched to the Metric system circa 1990.
Circa 1999 NASA launched the Lockheed Martin, Mars Climate Orbiter.
Minor problem with that because NASA software with constants and variables in Metric were parsed with Lockheed's navigation commands in English units.
This worked not so good when thrusters were fired. Orbiter failed to orbit and burned up. Web said the cost loss was $327.6 million and of course the scientific data never happened.
There are other examples - Mistrakes are made with one country using one unit of measure n the other using the other.
And B4 anyone asks I had NADA 2do with that mission or ANY Mars mission.
bhutan joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,016
I was talking about that with my mom today
And stone
Why do u freaks measure weight in stone
I'm 7 stone
And stone
Why do u freaks measure weight in stone
I'm 7 stone
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 21 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,026
@previous (bhutan)
> I'm 7 stone
I looked that up and it says you're 98 pounds? That's the weight of a child. The last time I heard an adult weigh that much was a guy who was 3 feet tall. Maybe if you're short and anorexic.
> I'm 7 stone
I looked that up and it says you're 98 pounds? That's the weight of a child. The last time I heard an adult weigh that much was a guy who was 3 feet tall. Maybe if you're short and anorexic.
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 10 years ago, 14 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,036
a little wee one, a pocket mouse of a person
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 25 seconds later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,037
@692,026 (I)
I am short and I have really bad eating habits but I don't think I have no ED
I'm squeegees size but minus all of his body fat and muscle weight think about it that way
I am short and I have really bad eating habits but I don't think I have no ED
I'm squeegees size but minus all of his body fat and muscle weight think about it that way
bhutan double-posted this 10 years ago, 45 seconds later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,038
Anonymous I replied with this 10 years ago, 14 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,048
@previous (bhutan)
Peter Dinklage, the actor who plays the dwarf from Game of Thrones:
Peter Dinklage Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)
Peter Dinklage Height: 4′ 5″ (1.35 m)
http://www.celebsheight.com/peter-dinklage-weight-height-age-measurements-net-worth/
So you must be shorter than him.
Peter Dinklage, the actor who plays the dwarf from Game of Thrones:
Peter Dinklage Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)
Peter Dinklage Height: 4′ 5″ (1.35 m)
http://www.celebsheight.com/peter-dinklage-weight-height-age-measurements-net-worth/
So you must be shorter than him.
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,050
@previous (I)
Uhhhh I don't really have the dimensions of Peter Dinklage so u might want to rethink that
Uhhhh I don't really have the dimensions of Peter Dinklage so u might want to rethink that
bhutan double-posted this 10 years ago, 46 seconds later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,051
Anonymous I replied with this 10 years ago, 24 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,061
@previous (bhutan)Okay you're mestizo and you're short enough to weigh 98 pounds. Your name should be Columbo.
Pic related, it's Columba Bush.
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,062
@previous (I)
idk why you so interested in my body but the best celebrity body double for me would prolly be prince
idk why you so interested in my body but the best celebrity body double for me would prolly be prince
Anonymous I replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,063
@previous (bhutan)
But he's bigger than you, Columbo.
The Artist Formerly Known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince weighed 120 pounds and that was when he was dying of AIDS, skinny like Steve Jobs.
http://pikastar.com/prince-height-weight-body-measurements/
But he's bigger than you, Columbo.
The Artist Formerly Known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince weighed 120 pounds and that was when he was dying of AIDS, skinny like Steve Jobs.
http://pikastar.com/prince-height-weight-body-measurements/
Anonymous I double-posted this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,064
http://starschanges.com/columba-bush-weight-height-and-age/62 kilograms = 136.687 pounds
153 centimeters = 5 feet 0.236 inch
You're punier than she is.
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 24 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,073
@692,063 (I)
lol there is no way prince weighed 120 lbs those sites just have weight estimates mostly
if that link is correct I'm taller than prince
and he'd either have to be ripped or fat to weigh 120 lbs
@previous (I)
if u are 5 foot nothing and weigh 130 lbs u are overweight. idk what u are getting at
lol there is no way prince weighed 120 lbs those sites just have weight estimates mostly
if that link is correct I'm taller than prince
and he'd either have to be ripped or fat to weigh 120 lbs
@previous (I)
if u are 5 foot nothing and weigh 130 lbs u are overweight. idk what u are getting at
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bhutan double-posted this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,074
adam djensen joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,075
@691,989 (Syntax)
I'm pretty sure NASA uses metric. Also the US does use the metric system except for a few things for no good reason.
I'm pretty sure NASA uses metric. Also the US does use the metric system except for a few things for no good reason.
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 9 hours later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,137
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,144
@692,075 (adam djensen)
@previous (bhutan)
It is like we have our own system that is neither imperial nor metric. If we didn't already just call it 'Murrcan the system could be named Immetricerial.
@previous (bhutan)
It is like we have our own system that is neither imperial nor metric. If we didn't already just call it 'Murrcan the system could be named Immetricerial.
adam djensen replied with this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,147
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,149
@previous (adam djensen)
I know that but FYI Americans flat out don't use it like ever
everything is in lbs and ounces and gallons and inches and feet and miles and it's all very confusing
I know that but FYI Americans flat out don't use it like ever
everything is in lbs and ounces and gallons and inches and feet and miles and it's all very confusing
Green !BEERiVqJJw (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 15 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,154
Anonymous K replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,155
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,167
@692,154 (Green !BEERiVqJJw)
i personally try to use metric for everything because it's easier to keep track of and to measure stuff but yes we use miles
i personally try to use metric for everything because it's easier to keep track of and to measure stuff but yes we use miles
Metæ joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 9 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,172
The real problem with metrication in the US is unit conversion. Kids learn the metric system and then they have to convert inches to cm and °f to °c and it's retarded T(°F) = T(°C) × 9/5 + 32 confuses kids and they associate that confusion with metric. Teach metric only and don't even talk about English units.
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,175
@previous (Metæ)
50 years ago they taught everyone metric because they thought we were going to switch over.
...so much for that.
50 years ago they taught everyone metric because they thought we were going to switch over.
...so much for that.
adam djensen replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,179
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Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 29 seconds later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,182
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,183
@692,175 (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
And it failed because 1) english units were still taught and used, 2) unit conversions were taught. We need a generation of kids who were never even taught the inch-pound-mile system.
And it failed because 1) english units were still taught and used, 2) unit conversions were taught. We need a generation of kids who were never even taught the inch-pound-mile system.
Anonymous M replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,185
@previous (Metæ)
next you will be saying that there needs to be an additional gravy...besides brown and white..
next you will be saying that there needs to be an additional gravy...besides brown and white..
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,187
bhutan double-posted this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,188
adam djensen replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,191
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,192
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 10 years ago, 15 seconds later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,193
@692,183 (Metæ)
that'll be hard since the people who were taught metric are too old to have kids now, so what we're left with is the spoiled young adults who don't want to learn a new system.
that'll be hard since the people who were taught metric are too old to have kids now, so what we're left with is the spoiled young adults who don't want to learn a new system.
Anonymous M replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,194
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,195
@692,193 (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
What are you talking about? Kids are being taught metric today. The problem is they're also required to do metric conversions which are shit.
What are you talking about? Kids are being taught metric today. The problem is they're also required to do metric conversions which are shit.
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,197
@previous (Metæ)
Right, and the parents will also remember doing metric conversions and display the sentiment of @692,182 (M) and install that same attitude into their kids.
Right, and the parents will also remember doing metric conversions and display the sentiment of @692,182 (M) and install that same attitude into their kids.
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,199
bhutan double-posted this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,202
@692,181 (adam djensen)
like the first thing I said is that we use all of those
dick
like the first thing I said is that we use all of those
dick
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Sheila LaBoof replied with this 10 years ago, 35 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,205
petition to return lightbulb labels to horsepower units instead of those fuckin watts
Metæ replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,208
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,209
Syntax replied with this 10 years ago, 41 minutes later, 22 hours after the original post[^] [v] #692,240
@692,075 (adam djensen)
I did say
> For the record NASA officially switched to the Metric system circa 1990
More to say as always but ultra busy catching up on work cause I went over the top goofing off before and after the USA Super Tuesday last week.
I did say
> For the record NASA officially switched to the Metric system circa 1990
More to say as always but ultra busy catching up on work cause I went over the top goofing off before and after the USA Super Tuesday last week.
adam djensen replied with this 10 years ago, 4 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #692,299
@previous (Syntax)
What happened Tuesday??
@692,199 (bhutan)
Sorry but tbh you can pretty cunty too!
What happened Tuesday??
@692,199 (bhutan)
Sorry but tbh you can pretty cunty too!
bhutan replied with this 10 years ago, 2 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #692,319
Syntax replied with this 10 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #692,338
@692,299 (adam djensen)USA June 7 Primaries - The one that put my teeny tiny State of California in the spot light and put Hillary Clinton in a position to make History.
Poll numbers towards the last week were all in exact close agreement and all inside the same margin of error with Clinton winning by only +2 - I had a huge amount of money riding on this election and have to give up 3 points. Was more than worried. Discussed here on MC with Metæ and ended up even more worried.
Bottom line is SHE WON and the other guy Bernie Sanders ends of as:
I took two days quick vacation for total celebrations with lots of friends who also took days off of work. Drank 2much Champagne and ate so much Sushi and other great Sea Foods and well I got so fucking far behind in work its cut into my new play time.
TIME to hire some help cause I was going to anyway with Comic Con coming UP and this year its going to be every day and every hour and every minute which I have never done before
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Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 2 days later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #693,320
@692,074 (bhutan)
> Also what the fuck did you just say that prince had AIDS? Fuck off with that
It was AIDS.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/prince-told-he-had-aids-weeks-before-his-death-104022008.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3562640/Prince-diagnosed-AIDs-six-months-died-refused-treatment-believed-God-heal-him.html
http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/05/04/prince-suicide-aids-pills-report/
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/prince-aids-died-diagnosis-cover-up/
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/prince-aids-hiv-prescription-medication-death/
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/photos/prince-aids-cause-of-death-reports/photo/157084/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/28/prince-suffered-from-aids-and-had-expected-to-die-for-a-while-us/
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/05/26/news/prince-died-from-hivaids-sources-say/1258.html
http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/04/did-prince-have-aids-hiv-died-of-cause-when-he-death/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/prince-diagnosed-aids-weeks-before-7847295
> Also what the fuck did you just say that prince had AIDS? Fuck off with that
It was AIDS.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/prince-told-he-had-aids-weeks-before-his-death-104022008.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3562640/Prince-diagnosed-AIDs-six-months-died-refused-treatment-believed-God-heal-him.html
http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/05/04/prince-suicide-aids-pills-report/
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/prince-aids-died-diagnosis-cover-up/
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/prince-aids-hiv-prescription-medication-death/
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/photos/prince-aids-cause-of-death-reports/photo/157084/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/28/prince-suffered-from-aids-and-had-expected-to-die-for-a-while-us/
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/05/26/news/prince-died-from-hivaids-sources-say/1258.html
http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/04/did-prince-have-aids-hiv-died-of-cause-when-he-death/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/prince-diagnosed-aids-weeks-before-7847295
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #693,321
Anonymous N replied with this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #693,322
@previous (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
The Daily Mail and National Enquirer are far more accurate than 99% of media sources, which are pure Communist propaganda.
Breitbart is even better but I can't find an article there.
The Daily Mail and National Enquirer are far more accurate than 99% of media sources, which are pure Communist propaganda.
Breitbart is even better but I can't find an article there.
bhuatan replied with this 10 years ago, 37 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #693,327
@693,320 (N)
I literally couldn't be forced to read any of the bullshit on any of those links but I will look into this myself. I could have been wrong seeing as I've been avoiding thinking or caring about how price died and focusing more on the person he was idc if that sounds cheesy but prince was important
the way he died isn't, really
I literally couldn't be forced to read any of the bullshit on any of those links but I will look into this myself. I could have been wrong seeing as I've been avoiding thinking or caring about how price died and focusing more on the person he was idc if that sounds cheesy but prince was important
the way he died isn't, really
bhuatan double-posted this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #693,328
@693,322 (N)
I can't tell if u r serious because I thought everyone agreed that the national enquirer is a joke
I can't tell if u r serious because I thought everyone agreed that the national enquirer is a joke
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 10 years ago, 24 minutes later, 3 days after the original post[^] [v] #693,332
@693,322 (N)
brietbart hired that brat who made fake videos, and then breitbart died, and now it's some fuckin illuminati propaghanda
brietbart hired that brat who made fake videos, and then breitbart died, and now it's some fuckin illuminati propaghanda
Anonymous O joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 1 month later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #709,563
There is no details but greater than height of rapper.
Wolfieraps height: 6 feet
Wolfieraps weight: 198 pounds
http://stardomplace.com/wolfieraps-height-weight-wiki-age-net-worth-youtube-star/
Wolfieraps height: 6 feet
Wolfieraps weight: 198 pounds
http://stardomplace.com/wolfieraps-height-weight-wiki-age-net-worth-youtube-star/
Anonymous P joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 23 minutes later, 1 month after the original post[^] [v] #709,564
ugh ninjj is the same size and almost as strong as a 12 year old girl? Blame the racist sexist metric system ugh