Wait, isn't that the same defenition as Imperial?Wikipedia wrote:The Furlong/Firkin/Fortnight (FFF) system is a set of units that uses impractical and outdated measurements.
What is a light year?
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Furlong, firkin, fortnight.
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Are you sure you don't it smokee no more?orald wrote:Furlong, firkin, fortnight.
Wait, isn't that the same defenition as Imperial?Wikipedia wrote:The Furlong/Firkin/Fortnight (FFF) system is a set of units that uses impractical and outdated measurements.
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As rationalizations go, it's not bad.
Certainly beats some bullshit about "but his naming ceremony was on Caladan!"
Here's a different twist on the OPQ:
What is a light year?
One in which Kevin puts out only one or two books!
(Or maybe that should just be "puts out", period? Let's mail Rebecca and ask! )
Certainly beats some bullshit about "but his naming ceremony was on Caladan!"
Here's a different twist on the OPQ:
What is a light year?
One in which Kevin puts out only one or two books!
(Or maybe that should just be "puts out", period? Let's mail Rebecca and ask! )
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Actually, all methods of measurement are equally natural, as all are artificial constructs.orald wrote:Ah, anglo-sucksons* and their stupid measurement units.
When o' when will they advance to better, more natural ways of measuring?
Since scientists use SI, I don't see why it matters whether the common people use miles, kilometers, cubits, light years, furlongs, leagues, or any other measure. It's not like it matters as long as people are understood.
As for the original post, yeah, a light year is technically the distance light travels in a year in a vacuum. That thing about the vacuum is a fun assumption, though. In reality, space stretches, there's gravity, and a whole multitude of other issues, so the actual distance light travels in a year may or may not be a light year. It's so fun and confusing that it'll make your brain hurt if you think about it too much.
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A kilometer is roughly equal to 1000 meters. Some people also call the kilometer a "klick."Omphalos wrote:Should I start a new thread titled "What the fuck is a kilometer?"
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