> it feels like a trip to middle ages reading about 'furlongs', 'hogsheads' and 'pennyweights'. I've lived in the United States for my entire life (43 years)

> it feels like a trip to middle ages reading about 'furlongs', 'hogsheads' and 'pennyweights'. I've lived in the United States for my entire life (43 years) and have never come close to ever seeing these units in use. To be honest, while I've heard of them, I couldn't even give a reasonable definition. I'm pretty sure the primary modern use for these units is either as a historical curiosity or as a way to pass judgement.