As the United Kingdom moves to bring back the imperial system, fans of metric measurements say it's time for Canada to go the opposite way, and drop the imperial system for good.
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Failure to convert: why the United States still uses Imperial measurement
Whether you’re checking the weather south of the border or weighing yourself to kick off a new year s resolution, you may notice many arenas where Imperial measures still rule from Fahrenheit to pounds.
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Posted: Jan 03, 2021 11:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 3
Whether roasting a turkey or baking some treats to celebrate the holidays, you’ll notice cooking is one area where Imperial measures still rule from Fahrenheit to pounds to cups and teaspoons.(Razmarinka/Shutterstock)