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[–] Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Can't speak for americans but in the UK it is customary to measure things in number of bananas and count things in tins of baked beans. Dont get me started on fractions.

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 2 points 11 months ago

Dont get me started on fractions.

13/16" is the dumbest fraction I have to use on a regular basis. I'd love to hear a good fraction rant!

[–] Feyr@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Silly Brits. Bananas are only for scale!