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by 0xFEE1DEAD 1031 days ago
In Germany we've got 'Unze' (ounce) which is defined as ~30g which we only use when talking about precious metals.

What we do use is 'Pfund' (pounds lbs) which is defined as 500g.

I am amazed the nations of the world actually came to an agreement about what to use as base units and I can't even fathom what shit show it must've been before that.

I live a 30min drive away from the Netherlands and your ounce is already 230% more then my ounce.