[coloradan]

True, MASS is independent of gravity, but weight isn't, and thats what we are talking about.

Um, kilograms are units of mass. Newtons are units of force, which has the same dimensions as weight. These are 1 kg masses (supposedly) of stuff, not so many Newtons of force.

The pounds is a unit of force, but the kilogram isn't.

[Nathan Zachary]

a kilo is a unit of weight. I Kg = 2.2 lbs. (approx)

I don't go to the store and buy a mass of steak, I buy a kilo of steak. (or 500g if I want about a lb.)
I go to the lake and catch a mess of fish.

Oh and back to the title of the article:

The international kilogram conundrum[Weights have mysteriously fluctuated]

Not masses have fluctuated.

[Nathan Zachary]

"The pounds is a unit of force, but the kilogram isn't.

LoL! Ok if you say so....

But I tell you, if I drop a kilo of iron on your toe, you're going to feel it, and wish it were only a pound.

(you are a very confused person)