The real reasons the US refuses to go metric
In 1975, the US had their shot at going metric… but we blew it. In this video, we take a look at why our old system of measures has held out for so long, why Americans are so hesitant to make the switch, and most importantly, how metric might already be here to stay. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2FJ0C99
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