On 14/01/2011 Samuel wrote:
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>It kind of reminds me of the americans still using the imperial system.
>Every one knows the metric system is better, but they just won't let go.
The way we, plus the British and Kiwis, cling to driving on the left side of the road while the Yanks and Euros drive on the right?
The reasons are historical rather than logical. Yes, the benefits of the metric system can be demonstrated but it's not so easy to show why the right side of the road is better than the left. (If it is!) |