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The hosts discuss struggles with understanding the metric system and math, and the challenges of teaching it in the United States. They delve into the importance of math in creative endeavors and share stories about Sarah Bradley Fulton, spinning bees, and queer history speculations. The chapter also includes personal updates, historical reenactments, and sponsor mentions.
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- The hosts of 'Stuff You Missed in History Class' discussed the fascination and confusion surrounding the early concepts of the metric system and the decision to use a measurement system based on the Earth and its divisions.
- They highlighted the unique challenges and complexities of different number systems, such as base 10 and base 12, and reflected on the ongoing debates about adopting the metric system in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
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