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Originally Posted by elanaiba
Its probably related to navigation ... knots relate to miles and miles relate to how the earth is measured in latitude and longitude. Something along the lines of 1 degree of longitude measured at the equator is 60 miles. Nautical miles, that is.
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Proof of the immutable, inarguable superiority of the Imperial Measurement System.
:rotfl:Take THAT Penolope!
I'll still be using metric on the U-Boats. Ever notice that those who know the imperial system also are quite good at metric, but the knowledge base is not shared the other way around? Hmmmmm? Imagine going to an Irish pub and not being able to order a pint! There goes their tourism....... OH, the humanity!
