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    Math Antics - Measuring Distance

    10:58Math Antics - Measuring Distance
    • The metric system makes that look easy because things are always divided by 10, so the fractions match up really nicely with our base 10 decimal system.

      The metric system makes that look easy because things are always divided by 10, so the fractions match up really nicely with our base 10 decimal system.

    • Anyway, it's true that the traditional way of subdividing inches is kinda messy when compared to the metric system, so it will help if we take a closer look.

      Anyway, it's true that the traditional way of subdividing inches is kinda messy when compared to the metric system, so it will help if we take a closer look.

    A2

    10 Dumb Luggage Features That Drive Travelers CRAZY

    09:2310 Dumb Luggage Features That Drive Travelers CRAZY
    • For anyone using the metric system, that means really tall or really short.

      For anyone using the metric system, that means really tall or really short.

    • For anyone using the metric system, that means really tall or really short.

      For anyone using the metric system, that means really tall or really short.

    B1

    Why do Americans use Fahrenheit? - Big Questions - (Ep. 37)

    02:53Why do Americans use Fahrenheit?  - Big Questions - (Ep. 37)
    • those places (besides the U.S.) began to switch over to Celsius and the metric system. Those

      those places (besides the U.S.) began to switch over to Celsius and the metric system. Those

    • crazy free-wheelin metric 60's. Most had been trying to switch to metric system since the

      crazy free-wheelin metric 60's. Most had been trying to switch to metric system since the

    B1

    European Travel Skills Part II

    24:57European Travel Skills Part II
    • Europe use the metric system. Give it a try. Here's about half a kilo ...that's roughly

      Europe use the metric system. Give it a try. Here's about half a kilo ...that's roughly

    • Weights and other measurements throughout Europe use the metric system.

      Weights and other measurements throughout Europe use the metric system.

    B1

    Visit USA - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About America

    18:58Visit USA - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About America
    • Do you know the only way Americans know the metric system is because of

      Do you know the only way Americans know the metric system is because of

    • Do you know the only way Americans know the metric system is because of our soda.

      Do you know the only way Americans know the metric system is because of our soda.

    A2

    10 Things That Will SHOCK You In The USA

    12:3610 Things That Will SHOCK  You In The USA
    • and it's just so confusing because the rest of the world is using the metric system, which it's a great system, you know?

      and it's just so confusing because the rest of the world is using the metric system, which it's a great system, you know?

    • And for us, when we travel to your country and you're on the metric system, we're like, "No, I don't understand!" But the same thing happens to you when you come over here and you're just like, "Okay, it's going to be 80 degrees today.

      And for us, when we travel to your country and you're on the metric system, we're like, "No, I don't understand!" But the same thing happens to you when you come over here and you're just like, "Okay, it's going to be 80 degrees today.

    A2

    Stay Strong King: How Tall Are You?

    02:32Stay Strong King: How Tall Are You?
    • You guys don't use the metric system here?

      You guys don't use the metric system here?

    • You don't use the metric system here?

      You don't use the metric system here?

    A2

    Learn English While Baking Cookies with Me in the Kitchen!

    08:29Learn English While Baking Cookies with Me in the Kitchen!
    • So an interesting thing about Canada is that we have an American system of measurement on one side of our measuring cups and a metric system of measurement on the other side.

      So an interesting thing about Canada is that we have an American system of measurement on one side of our measuring cups and a metric system of measurement on the other side.

    • and a metric system of measurement on the other side.

      and a metric system of measurement on the other side.

    B1

    Mega-

    01:46Mega-
    • Mega is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one million. It was confirmed

      Mega is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one million. It was confirmed

    • Mega is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of 1 million.

      Mega is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of 1 million.

    B2

    Epic Rap Battle! - Rhett & Link

    04:30Epic Rap Battle! - Rhett & Link
    • I use the metric system exclusively.

      I use the metric system exclusively.

    • I use the metric system exclusively.

      I use the metric system exclusively.

    B2