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		phlo on Jan 15, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why is a minute divided into 60 seconds, an hour i... And this is where metric really shines: at Autobahn speed (130 kph), 90 miles is only some 66 minutes -- 24 minutes saved over imperial. :)

jordan0day on Jan 15, 2014 [–]

Finally, a convincing argument for the metric system! It will shorten our commutes!

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