It became the standard system of measurement in most countries from "summary" of The Measure of All Things by Ken Alder
The metric system, born in the tumult of revolutionary France, was nothing less than an attempt to remake the world. This system was not just a collection of measurements; it was a new way of thinking about the world, a way that sought to bring order out of the chaos of the past. And yet, despite its radical origins, the metric system would go on to become the standard system of measurement in most countries around the globe. The success of the metric system was not immediate; it faced resistance and skepticism from many quarters. But over time, its simplicity and elegance won out. Gone were the confusing mishmash of weights and measures that had characterized the old system. In their place was a coherent, logical system based on units that could be easily related to one another. This made calculations and conversions much simpler, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. As more and more ...
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