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		Freak_NL on May 31, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hacking my “smart” toothbrush Is it ever significant to know? Your body weight varies naturally depending on food intake, waste disposal, and even when you last went for a hair cut. If sub-kilo variations are medically relevant, I would expect one to measure more than just weight.

otabdeveloper4 on May 31, 2023 | [–]

I think he's talking about precision, not accuracy.

automatic6131 on June 1, 2023 | [–]

>Is it ever significant to know?

When making weight for a sport. Any more time than necessary spent dehydrating is energy and recovery you're not going to have for the event.

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