Posted on 09/16/2021 1:30:54 PM PDT by ameribbean expat
In 2001 a greengrocer from Sunderland arguably did more than any politician to set Britain on the path towards Brexit when he was convicted for breaching EU rules banning the sale of fruit and vegetables in pounds and ounces.
Now, 20 years on, Boris Johnson is to make good on a pledge to vindicate the cause of the “metric martyr” by announcing the return of imperial weights and measures.
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After engineering school, I prefer SI units.
I’m a big fan of Formula 1 and have watched for decades.
For years the British networks reporting the races on TV and radio always talk about the race in miles per hour, not kilometers per hour. When they do announce the speed in KPH they then mention the MPH equivalent but not the other way around.
So Wimpy’s can now sell a quarter-pounder?
I forget how many ounces are in a furlong.
What do they a Quarter Pounder in Paris?
But the McDonald’s in France still have to sell the Royale With Cheese...
After a 40 year career as an engineer, I prefer to let the users determine which units they prefer. American engineers recognize the utility of metric units, but don’t need to impose them in the kitchen or carpenter shop where traditional units work just fine.
Check out the big brain on decal!
A ROYAL with cheese!
It IS a tasty burger!
Hoorah!
I just asked SIRI your question.
She said, “Ounces and furlongs are not compatible,” and my phone burst into flames.
What does SI stand for?
I’ve heard of English and metric, but not SI.
You mind if I have some of your tasty beverage to wash this down with?
Silly Increments.
International Systems of Units
Siri knew what it was.
“I forget how many ounces are in a furlong.”
Six shillings and 1/2 cups.
Abbreviation of the French translation of the International System of Units, aka the metric system.
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