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Baloo
Curmudgeon-in-Chief
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...then why don't you use metric time?

There was such a thing. It was invented by the same wonderful folks who brought us the guillotine and the meter.

Here's a basic primer on the subject:

http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_125.html

If you want to learn more about metric time (I've heard that somebody's trying to revive the concept) you'll have to look it up yourself. If you find anything interesting, post it (or links) here.

--Baloo

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Simon
Ex-Member

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The reason there will never be metric time is the price. There were only so many rulers and road signs to be replaced when distance was altered, but think how many clocks, watches, sundials and other things are out there. I love the metric system, but metric time is not worth the effort.

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Baloo
Curmudgeon-in-Chief
Member # 5

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I fully agree. Others do not, however.

I present the following evidence:

http://www.universal-time.org/.

--Baloo

PS: It would resolve the problem of who's time zone should the forum be synched to, since it would be equally inconvenient for everyone to use.

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