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We're kinda special that way - we went for maximum inconvenience in our measuring systems. We measure speed in mph, buy petrol in litres, and weigh people in st

by flir 3y ago

We're kinda special that way - we went for maximum inconvenience in our measuring systems. We measure speed in mph, buy petrol in litres, and weigh people in stones.

te_chris 3y ago
And thanks to the minister for silly measures you can now buy fresh produce in pounds again.
- flir 3y ago
  Did they actually spend Parliamentary time on that? I assumed it was just headline-bait.
- rsynnott 3y ago
  Next step - de-decimalising the currency. (If the Tories end up having to ditch Sunak and shoving in yet another weird PM, I _would not be surprised_).
giuseppe_petri 3y ago
> buy petrol in litres And use miles per gallon for fuel economy...
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