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Metrication

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Many places use one way to measure.

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Metrication by year map.svg
They use the metric system. This helps people trade and work together. Most people in the world use it. It makes things easier for everyone. Do you use it at home?
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Measuring cup.jpg

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Metric system French adoption decree (1795).jpg
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Baeyer.jpg
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Alter Grenzstein Pontebba 01.jpg
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Vicopisano-misure antiche.jpg
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General Carlos Ibáñez e Ibáñez de Ibero.jpg
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