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Lincoln Chafee

tecelote

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1. I'm a fan of the metric system

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sun Jan 15, 2017, 06:47 AM

Jan 2017

Back in the 70's, there was a push to change over. I wish it had been successful.

How many ounces in 23 pounds? It's tough, you have to work it out.

How many grams in 23 kilos? Easy.

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The Regrets of Lincoln Chafee, Failed Presidential Candidate [View all] TexasTowelie Jan 2017 OP

I'm a fan of the metric system tecelote Jan 2017 #1

My oldest sister was opposed to it all. TexasTowelie Jan 2017 #2

That's a good one. tecelote Jan 2017 #3