• @tempest@lemmy.ca
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      1110 days ago

      I 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.

      • Kay Ohtie
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        410 days ago

        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.