https://xkcd.com/2908

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Astronomers are a little unsure of the applicability of this index, but NASA’s Planetary Protection Officer is all in favor.

    • @systemglitch
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      3510 months ago

      As a Canadian, this just seems normal to me.

    • @Agent641
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      2210 months ago

      When do we get to start using kiloinches?

      • @[email protected]
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        1010 months ago

        I heard Everest is actually exactly 348 KI, they just thought 348.324 KI sounded more accurate

        • @Frozengyro
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          110 months ago

          I’ve heard that in feet they originally measured it to 29000 exactly. But they added 2 feet so people didn’t think they were estimating the height.