We take it for granted that the weights and measures we use now will be around forever, but they might not be. Here’s a quiz testing your knowledge of archaic, obscure, and obsolete units of measure. Once you’re done, reward yourself with a butylka of beer! (Don’t worry…that’s only 624 ml in obsolete Russian terms.)
Take the Quiz: Archaic Units of Measurement
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Wow…100%
Now I feel like a nerd, but at least I’m in the right line of work…
posted by Jynnantonix on 6-8-2011 at 6:14 pm
Speaking of measurement…
did I MISS who won the Create a unit of measurement contest?
posted by Amy on 6-8-2011 at 9:17 pm