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Why are Americans taught that they are the only ones who still use miles not kilometers?
I asked a question about the Simpsons and the fact that they think we use kilometers and was surprised how many people are taught that America is the only place still using miles! I'm wondering why they are taught something that is wrong. I live in the UK by the way and we definately use miles!
For everyone who 'doesn't care', please don't bother answering just for point. For any one who was actually interested, we use the metric system for everything else.
There has been a movement in the U.S. since the 1970's to go completely metric. I remember being told in grade school that we would go metric by the year 2000. That was in the 1980's, and we are still on the old system. I found out later, that the U.K. still uses miles. But you are right, we are taught that everyone but us uses the metric system. Like I said, I think it has to do with people trying to force a move over to metric. Also, Canada does use kilometers. A lot of Americans assume that since Canada is a commonwealth member, that it must mirror what is done in the U.K.
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