Nothing stopping you from just saying 1/3rd metre. Fractions still work!
rbos
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They stopped that a couple years ago iirc
Only if you’re used to it.
Hah, no doubt. But it can make sense in some contexts. I wouldn’t mind using it for daily use personally, it’s about 15 minutes.
The 24 hour clock is fine but it’s much easier to do integer math with seconds.
Seconds are SI, I believe, and it makes perfect sense to talk milliseconds, kiloseconds, etc.
1·2 days agoI’ve been in Japan a couple weeks and the number of men wearing full-ass suits in 29 degree weather is insane. I’m sweating in shorts and a breathable athletic shirt.
Yakko collapses in exhaustion
Sure. It’s an option though, works fine.
I just don’t think it’s a valid criticism to point out that infinite numbers exist.