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Old May 31st 11, 05:25 PM posted to uk.legal,uk.rec.cycling
Derek G.
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On Sat, 28 May 2011 17:32:43 +0100, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@"
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The Imperial system taught us to think in multiple base systems, instead
of just base 10. IME it was worth it just for that.


A bit like building coracles -good for the soul but bad for the
digestion

Derek G
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Old May 31st 11, 07:43 PM posted to uk.legal,uk.rec.cycling
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Default Totally OT : Educational Standards - Maths.


"Derek G." wrote in message
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On Sat, 28 May 2011 17:32:43 +0100, "Nightjar \"cpb\"@"
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The Imperial system taught us to think in multiple base systems, instead
of just base 10. IME it was worth it just for that.


A bit like building coracles -good for the soul but bad for the
digestion

Derek G


Why isn't the metre length adjusted to 1/300,000,000 of the distance light
travels in 1 second.



 




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