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Imperial vs. Metric System
There are two main systems for measuring distances and weight, the Imperial System of Measurement and the Metric System of Measurement. Most countries use the Metric System, which uses the measuring units such as meters and grams and adds prefixes like kilo, milli and centi to count orders of magnitude. In the United States, we use the older Imperial system, where things are measured in feet, inches and pounds. It might be confusing if you are living in the U.S for the first time and are not used to this system. If you ask someone for directions, they will probably tell you something is a certain number of miles away. Or you may be told to move a few feet… But, whose feet?
The Imperial System is also called The British Imperial because it came from the British Empire that ruled many parts of the world from the 16th to the 19th century. After the U.S gained independence from Britain, the new American government decided to keep this type of measurement, even though the metric system was gaining in popularity at the time.
We are one of the few countries in the world that still use this system, and first time visitors may find it confusing. Here are a few things to remember that will come in handy day to day:
- 1 mile equals 1.6 Kilometers.
- 1 inch is about 25 millimeters or 2.54 centimeters
- A 3-foot measurement is almost exactly 1 meter
- 1 Kilogram is just over 2 pounds
- 1 pound is about 454 grams
- For British visitors, 100 pounds = 7.14 stone
By the way, the temperature scales are different too. We didn't want to make things too easy for you! Though not technically part of the metric system, Americans measure temperature in Fahrenheit, not Centigrade. You may turn on the television and listen for the weather and hear that it is 70 degrees outside. No, you won't pass out and be vaporized by the sun; 70 degrees Fahrenheit is actually very pleasant, about 21 degrees Centigrade. Centigrade has been used around the world from the mid 20th century but again, Americans held fast to the original Fahrenheit system.
Here are some more handy conversions for temperature:
- 0 degrees Celsius is equal to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. (The freezing point)
- 24 degrees Celsius is equal to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. (A very pleasant day)
- To convert Celcius (c) to Fahrenheit, use the formula (c * 1.8) + 32
Because of Canada's proximity to the US we are taught somewhat of a hybrid system in school. I have no idea how much I weigh or how tall I am in metric but I can tell you I'm 6'4 360 in imperial.
The reason I have such an issue with imperial is because I've worked on construction and survey crews. Metric is so much easier to deal with than fractions. That being said, at least the US and Canada don't measure in stone like the Uk.
That has nothing to do with my post, lol.
Short form for kilometer.
I have to try the smash burger thing. For some reason I just can't make burgers well, it's like the only thing I can't make better than the restaurant.
What the fuck. There's no pineapple?Welly welly well
Look what I just happened across
Its some sushi / Japanese inspired place called kona grill.
They also have Cajun food.
Not sure if I'm gonna order anything apart from this Kirin ichiban
As I pointed out earlier tho there are legit big kahuna burger joints. I saw one on Coronado island next to San Diego
I was going to tell you you were wrong but I figured I'd do my research before calling you out. So read the script and you're right. I've seen that movie at least 5 times and was certain there was pineapple in there. I distinctly remember a conversation about 'that Hawaiian place that puts pineapples on their burgers'.
Strangely enough almost all the big kahuna burger recipes online have pineapple in them too. The only thing I can think of is that they talked about it in Death Proof, Four Rooms, From Dusk Till Dawn or Resevoir Dogs. And frankly it's not bothering me enough to check.
Cheese, iceberg lettuce, and an ungodly amount of ketchup. That burger is etched in my mind, lol.
Well needless to say I Diddnt order it. Got some more Kirin tho and was talking to the bar lady about Scottsdale
Went to cheesecake factory and ordered a Shepard pie
Should be called cottage pie but whateva
I hope you ordered the pork tenderloin with bok choy.Welly welly well
Look what I just happened across
Should have stuck with Kona Grill.
They have good Happy Hour specials on a lot of their sushi by the way.
Ill go check it out another day this week. Here until Sunday
It's pretty good. There's one about 15 minutes away from my apartment and I recently discovered that they employ an unusually high amount of foxy women so I've been there pretty regularly ever since.
Have no idea how you make this. It's the I will kill you meal. Throbbie is 1 Song2 is 2. I am coming for ya
For other the purpose is clear. This community is full of backstabbing cunts.
I am not surprised at all some chan time wannabe bitch failed. I will find you and a few more and we will have a great tariq aziz.Have no idea how you make this. It's the I will kill you meal. Throbbie is 1 Song2 is 2. I am coming for ya
For other the purpose is clear. This community is full of backstabbing cunts.
Did I miss something here?
Same same mma.tv.
No idea. Haven't been there in about a year.