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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: veda_sticks]
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veda_sticks said:
whats even more confusing is that a US pint is different to a UK pint.

whats also strange is the mixture of different systems. Like when you buy milk over here. Its sold in pints. when you go to buy milk, you buy 1, 2, 4 or 6 pints. Yet we mainly use the metric system.

everything else is generaly metric, though they do tell you that 2 pints is a litre, and that 4 pints is 2 litres on the jug.

pubs sell drink in 1/2 pints and pints.

ive also noticed that temperatures are almost always dealt with in F, but in the UK we use C. Ive been here for so long that i often use F now when refering to temperatur.


this is because F was created for the exclusive purpose of measuring normal weather (in germany where F was created) whereas C was created for scientific purposes, ie pure and not applied science.


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: sashiva]
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veda_sticks said:
americans have the check to complain about the price of fuel!

fuel over here is ?1.03 per litre, so 50 litres costs ?51.50 = $84.97

stop driving those gaz guzzling wobbly cars!


Double that for my Navigator...:shrug::thumbdown:

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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: veda_sticks]
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veda_sticks said:
Doc_T said:
So you can use metric for anything but milk, beer, cider, or the weather? I guess that's not too bad.

In the US, everything has a metric amount shown on the label, but the weight is in ounces and pounds. And I doubt that many people use the metric measures other than foreigner visitors and recent immigrants.

cyb3rtr0n said:
I blame gas stations, if they were to force us to buy gas by the liter instead of gallon, we would all be running out of gas 1/4 of the way to our destination; then eventually we would be forced to convert to metric.


No way dude- my VW holds like 50 liters, I can fill it for about $30.


fuel is sold by the litre in the UK

oh and  americans have the cheek to complain about the price of fuel!

fuel over her is ?1.03 per litre, so 50 litres costs ?51.50 = $84.97

stop driving those gaz guzzling wobbly cars!


LMAO:rofl2:
thnks veda


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: truskool]
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America don't need no stinking metric pfft!We like to make things harder than they actually are and charging more for it!Or something like that.


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Doc_T]
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Doc_T said:
We call ourselves 'mycologists' as if that is more dignified than being mushroom farmers.



Don't hate on farmers, it sounds like you might hate America.

Doc_T said:
More scientifical.



Sure.

Doc_T said:
No mycologist would measure water in cups, or measure a harvest in ounces.




Well, now I know you hate America.

Doc_T said:
For some things, we are following the traditions of others- quart jars existed long before any of us.


Amen to that.
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Wait....what are we talking about?

Doc_T said:
But 900mL jar is the length to type, as well as the same size jar.



So how many feet are in this 1/2 pint? 

Doc_T said:
...I'll translate into US units when I need to talk to Americans.


I hope you get sent to Gitmo for this.

Doc_T said:
Is anybody with me on this?



They're called the revolutionary communist party.

I worked in a lab for a year, I know when the metric system is useful.  It's really only useful for scientists (God-haters) and people who hate America. 

I've never smoked a Cuban cigar or weed from Canada (read: infidels).

Which middle eastern country are you from originally? :mad2: ~Pixie~


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Psuper]
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translate to american?

no, you simplify


LOL


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Psuper]
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Psuper said:
Also, you would need to get Sterilite and Rubbermaid on board with your wider scientifical agenda.



:rolleyes: Check the label.


Psuper said:
"How many centimeters should my bulk sub be?" 


10. Isn't that easy?


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Doc_T]
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Yes metric is better.

But, since the whole number conversions on Sterilite and Rubbermaid tubs are in quarts, and canning jars are in quarts, and the drug culture uses ounces, and the mushroom videos I assume use quarts, cups, and pints (never seen them just PF tek), your determination to change is not likely to have much effect.

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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Doc_T]
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Here's somethin' to make it a little easier for y'all. I find it quite usefull...  :imslow:

http://joshmadison.com/software/convert-for-windows/


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: nexus1946]
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nexus1946 said:
Here's somethin' to make it a little easier for y'all. I find it quite usefull...  :imslow:

http://joshmadison.com/software/convert-for-windows/


http://www.metric-conversions.org/ ; For the infidels.


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: bootedboy]
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bootedboy said:
None of us have degrees in mycology, which would make us mycolgists.


Actually, you don't know what degrees people here have.  There's some extremely educated people here and more than one doctor.  However, it doesn't take a degree to be a mycologist.  A mycologist is one who practices mycology.

As long as we buy our jars in quart size and have measuring cups in our kitchen cabinets, that's the system we're stuck with in the US.  I have no doubt we'll make the switch someday, but we Americans are so damned afraid of making changes for some silly reason, even when shown something else works better.  Look at all the ruckus the rednecks are stirring up over health care overhaul as a prime example.
RR


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: UpSwell]
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Quote:
    Quote:
    Doc_T said:
    More scientifical.




Sure.


Quote:
"How many centimeters should my bulk sub be?"  None. Get the fuck out.



Lol your funny Pixie :rofl2:

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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: sashiva]
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Quote:
sashiva said: this is because F was created for the exclusive purpose of measuring normal weather (in germany where F was created) whereas C was created for scientific purposes, ie pure and not applied science.


The Celsius scale was not created solely for theoretical science. Where did you get that from?  It uses the boiling and freezing points of water as its arbitrary scale and was intended to be used to measure the temperatures of substances.

Even Kelvin isn't entirely theoretical. We measure temperature in Kelvin all the time.

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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: RogerRabbit]
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RogerRabbit said:
...Look at all the ruckus the rednecks are stirring up over health care overhaul as a prime example.



:shitfan:


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: cyb3rtr0n]
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Quote:
...Look at all the ruckus the rednecks are stirring up over health care overhaul as a prime example.


Obamas healthcare plan:


:lolocaust:

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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: HiddenIdentity]
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HiddenIdentity said:
Quote:
...Look at all the ruckus the rednecks are stirring up over health care overhaul as a prime example.


Obamas healthcare plan:






His healthcare plan is great... but, that's a topic for a different forum.


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: RogerRabbit]
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bootedboy said:
Unfortuneately, the majority of the people on this site are far from mycologists, more like mush heads waiting for there next flush to trip off of. Anyways, nor am I or will I ever be a mycologist. None of us have degrees in mycology, which would make us mycolgists.


that was kind of insulting...

RogerRabbit said:
Actually, you don't know what degrees people here have.  There's some extremely educated people here and more than one doctor.  However, it doesn't take a degree to be a mycologist.  A mycologist is one who practices mycology.

As long as we buy our jars in quart size and have measuring cups in our kitchen cabinets, that's the system we're stuck with in the US.  I have no doubt we'll make the switch someday, but we Americans are so damned afraid of making changes for some silly reason, even when shown something else works better.  Look at all the ruckus the rednecks are stirring up over health care overhaul as a prime example.
RR


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: SuchSmartMonkeys]
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From experience with baking, the metric system is invaluable - particularly for finite measurements, not to mention the ease in converting volume to weight.  Volume alone is just not conducive towards conveying consistent proportions across variable ingredients.

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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Doc_T]
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When I was nine years old, we were told in school that we would no longer be using avoirdupois or imperial measurements.    We were, as a nation, switching to metric.    Didn't happen.

Does a system that uses 10ths make more sense?    Of course!

Can I eyeball a centimeter?    Nope.

I've learned the "American" style of weights and measures, and now I feel stuck.  :shrug:


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Re: Why don't we use metric? [Re: Psuper]
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Psuper said:
Doc_T said:
We call ourselves 'mycologists' as if that is more dignified than being mushroom farmers.



Don't hate on farmers, it sounds like you might hate America.

Doc_T said:
More scientifical.



Sure.

Doc_T said:
No mycologist would measure water in cups, or measure a harvest in ounces.




Well, now I know you hate America.

Doc_T said:
For some things, we are following the traditions of others- quart jars existed long before any of us.


Amen to that.
Doc_T BookIV.ChptrVIII.VrsXX
Wait....what are we talking about?

Doc_T said:
But 900mL jar is the length to type, as well as the same size jar.



So how many feet are in this 1/2 pint? 

Doc_T said:
...I'll translate into US units when I need to talk to Americans.


I hope you get sent to Gitmo for this.

Doc_T said:
Is anybody with me on this?



They're called the revolutionary communist party.

I worked in a lab for a year, I know when the metric system is useful.  It's really only useful for scientists (God-haters) and people who hate America. 

I've never smoked a Cuban cigar or weed from Canada (read: infidels).

Which middle eastern country are you from originally? :mad2: ~Pixie~



sounds like you hate foreigners............piss off Psuper.............metric system rocks!!


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