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by jabl 148 days ago
As long as we count in base 10, it makes sense for the unit system to also be based on base 10.

As for changing the world to counting in base 12, yes there would be some advantages, but really, good luck with that.

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Too bad there are 11 players on the pitch, otherwise US could switch entirely to the football fields measurement system.