Metric vs. other measurement systems - chart

[mklotz]

I get a kick out of Mr. K's special treatments on history + effects on science in general. Hilarious 5 minute theses [plural according to google], and funnier yet to imagine him going back in those era presenting pro and con arguments. They wouldn't stand a chance, lol, against his reports on the result of their folly.
Not to linger afterward, want him definitely returned.
But he could stop off for a king-ship, know he'd enjoy that.

Just wait till you hear my redesign of the criminal justice system. :-)

Lord Kelvin was a salty old bastard. His best quote, a favorite of mine (on my coffee mug) is:

"In science there is only physics; all the rest is stamp collecting."

Of course, he had his off days, and was dumb enough to vocalize his screwups...

"Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible."

"There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement."

"When you are face to face with a difficulty, you are up against a discovery."

[neilbourjaily]

"There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement."

One of the dumbest things ever said. Though not to attribute it to Marv.