#330 | A Short History of Measurements

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Modern life would be impossible without standardised
measurements.  


In this episode, we look at the development of measurements
through history, explaining they evolved over time and why some
succeeded where others failed. 


Imagining a world without measurements

English measurement of distance: The Furlong

Early measurement in France: The Setier

Egyptians measurements of time

The metric system & France

Robespierre & The Festival of the Supreme Being

Container ships

UK mixing measurements

United States' National Institute of Standards and Technology

Why water doesn’t freeze at 100C




 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/measurements


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