We've shared a lot of laughs before about the uniqueness of The United States, like these phases that will hear non but Americans say. Probably the most distinctive feature that sets America apart from the
  • Flyberius [comrade/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
    71·
    5 months ago

    Incredible. The first line attributes the metric system as being a British invention. How exceptionalist do you have to be to just assume that’s the case and not actually check?

    • davelAEnglish
      6·
      5 months ago

      And don’t get me started on “the US won WWII on the Western Front, you’re welcome.”

  • davelAEnglish
    61·
    5 months ago

    Don’t tell them that their freedom units are actually based on metric/SI units nowadays.

  • over_clox@lemmy.world
    51·
    5 months ago

    The only reason I don’t measure in metric is because I can never find the damn 10 millimeter socket!