Why do Americans measure things in inches and pounds while the rest of the world uses centimeters and kilograms? The answer becomes clear when George Washington and Thomas Jefferson’s vision for the future clashes with a band of marauding pirates.
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Sep 2025
The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
Marie Antoinette’s world renowned extravagance made her an icon and then an example as the Queen of France, but her beheading, and the French Revolution, may never have come to pass if not for a lavish piece of jewelry at the center of a salacious con.See Privacy Policy at https: ... Show More
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May 2025
Did Pirates Really Ruin the US Dream of the Metric System?
Why is the United States so culturally opposed to the metric system? According to a popular legend, this conundrum dates back to the late 1700s, when a French polymath named Joseph Dombey sailed to Thomas Jefferson with two crucial artifacts: a rod measuring exactly one meter, an ... Show More
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<p class="p1">Today, we're going to talk about two <strong>systems of measurement</strong> that are used around the world: the <strong><em>Imperial system</em></strong> and the <strong><em>Metric system</em>.</strong> These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel ... Show More
