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.

  • @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.