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Re: English Vs. Metric

To: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: English Vs. Metric
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 12:44:45 -0700
Cc: Sumner Weisman <sweisman@gis.net>, Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <199912011256_MC2-8F51-67A@compuserve.com>
That doesn't count!  I'm looking for Interstate Highways that have the
(normally) mile markers and all the exit ramps marked as kilometers
instead of miles!

Joe

David Massey wrote:
> 
> Message text written by Joe Curry
> >Not to extend this "beaten to death" thread, but I am curious how many
> of the USA listers live close to an interstate Highway that is
> calibrated in Kilometers?  Lets see how much progress has been made
> toward conversion to the metric system.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
> <
> 
> On the Interstate, not 2 miles from my office, there is a sign that says:
> 
>  Columbia
> 120 Miles
> 190 KM
> 
> Dave

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