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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I don't believe that anyone from Arizona would use Celsius.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

It's the only way it'll ever be 2 numbers again

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There are lots of Canadians in Arizona!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I respect base 10/metric, base 12/imperial is braindead, and think the US has a lower than average self awareness and introspection.

Metric (aka normal) is a worldwide standard. Inches and feet are not (really). Celsius is Kevin with an offset, which is why it makes more sense.