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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 28 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The real inconvenience is having to convert the olde world measurements to modern ones anyone would understand.

[–] Franzia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

While americans don't measure in centimeters, we do understand grams. Weigh the damn poops.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 4 points 1 year ago

Fortunately toilets tend to stay attached to a specific region, so it's possible to know which unit system the best majority of people using it will be most familiar with.

[–] negativeyoda@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

The United States, Liberia, and Myanmar all high five one another and beg to differ. It's an exclusive club