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In reply to the discussion: Let's make some more reactionary, xenophobic heads explode: WH Petition for the Metric System [View all]CTyankee
(63,769 posts)13. I love Farenheit, too, for the same reason. I always had a problem with negative
numbers in Algebra (well, actually, just subtraction) and had to draw a Farenheit thermometer vertically and count in order to "get" it. It was crazy but it got me through College Algebra (as a Fine Arts major)...
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Let's make some more reactionary, xenophobic heads explode: WH Petition for the Metric System [View all]
2ndAmForComputers
Jan 2013
OP
I love Farenheit, too, for the same reason. I always had a problem with negative
CTyankee
Jan 2013
#13
By the way, how stupid do you have to be to think negative numbers are "hard" or "confusing?"
2ndAmForComputers
Jan 2013
#95
I am of the opinion that making accomodations for disabled people...
2ndAmForComputers
Jan 2013
#100
I've heard that they've started making bolts with metric heads and SAE threads.
Sirveri
Jan 2013
#84
That's been my pet issue for decades, but there's no way I'll sign that petition
slackmaster
Jan 2013
#15
Even the strictest teabagger will admit this is entirely within Congress's power
Recursion
Jan 2013
#19
Those damn yooroopeeons don't seem to have a problem with that activity.
2ndAmForComputers
Jan 2013
#70
I'm not sure what "convert to the metric system" means in this context. Our gov't has used it for
Romulox
Jan 2013
#22
Yea, they drive on the left because it's easier to wield a sword when you're on your horse.
tridim
Jan 2013
#65
I like that we have our own system of measure. It's not progressive... but it's us. Silly, huh?
The Wielding Truth
Jan 2013
#29
Any company that has international sales is already using the metric system
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#33
Who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down? We do! We do!
Brother Buzz
Jan 2013
#54
Good grief...I remember a TV commercial about a cigarette that was a silly millimeter longer!
MADem
Jan 2013
#103
When I was in elementary school (70's and early 80s) we were taught the metric system
cherish44
Jan 2013
#78