How the Metric System Was Stolen
How the Metric System Was Stolen  
Podcast: A Twist of History
Published On: Wed Jun 11 2025
Description: Why do Americans measure things in inches and pounds while the rest of the world uses centimeters and kilograms? The answer becomes clear when George Washington and Thomas Jefferson’s vision for the future clashes with a band of marauding pirates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.