The system of weights and measurements used in the U.S., which was standardized in 1832. Common measurements are, among many others, the inch, foot, yard and mile and the teaspoon, tablespoon ...
The ongoing use of the imperial system in the United States, despite the global adoption of the metric system, raises intriguing questions about tradition, practicality, and cultural identity. This ...
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