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I think you need to supplement your knowledge somewhat to augment what you were taught. It's a big world out there and Old Mrs. Granny Panties might not have told you absolutely everything when you were a boy. This may be a good place to start? I'd follow some links on that page to learn the history of it all too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...ustomary_units
Then when you know something maybe we can talk?
pfredX1 - Ad hominem attacks are not allowed here, and they detract from what is otherwise a valid debate.
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Where did I make an ad hominem attack? I was merely pointing out that what they think they know is incorrect. Maybe I should just let them go through life looking like an idiot? It seems to work for you.
Banned for two weeks for insulting forum members.
"Maybe I should just let them go through life looking like an idiot? It seems to work for you."
I don't think this attempt, however generous, at a "repair" would work...