The Curious History of Weights & Measures by Claire Cock-Starkey

The Curious History of Weights & Measures

Claire Cock-Starkey

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nonfiction history science
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A fascinating miscellany of the stories behind our weights and measures. How long is an ell? How big is the largest champagne bottle? How do you measure the heat of a chili pepper? Why is the depth of water measured in fathoms? And what, exactly, ...

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