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World population disputed...sort of
Canada and France argue that the world population is not approximately 6.6 billion.* In fact, they argue that the world population is 1,000 times smaller!** How can this be? As tempted as I am to let it stand with Canada and France being, well, Canada and France, I should explain the situation.
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Scopes With Metric Knobs
So, why is that metric knobs are becoming popular in the USA where the metric system has STILL not taken hold? Well, with us bringing in the falcon menace scopes with metric knobs in the sniper store I thought I would offer my thoughts about this latest trend.
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Sign it NOW
If you agree that it’s high time the UK finished the long drawn out process of metrication, you may wish to sign the e-petition here.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/MetricNow/
A few old people and slow learners may be slightly confused during the final stages of the changeover. However, we did it with decimal currency in 1971 and now who would dream of turning the clock back to the days of pounds, shillings and pence?
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UK scientists working towards a redefinition of the kilogram
Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have released new research results that could affect how we measure a kilogram — the last SI unit based on a manufactured object. The International System of Units (SI) is the foundation for all our measurements from the beer in your pint to the gap between the tick and the tock on your clock.
SI units are defined by the General Conference on Weights and Measures. The next meeting of the conference, in November 2007, will consider a range of issues related to the maintenance of the SI, including an initial proposal to prepare for the redefinition of several of the base units.
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