EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 19 MIN
Ep19: Make it make sense
from Grits and a Brit · host Grits and a Brit Podcast
How far is a mile? How heavy is a stone? And why does nobody seem to agree on anything?In this episode of Grits and a Brit, the GRITS and the Brit dive into the wonderfully confusing world of measurements. From miles vs kilometers to pounds vs stones, and the mysterious mix of imperial and metric, it’s a transatlantic struggle to make sense of numbers that should be simple… but aren’t.Why does the UK use a bit of everything? Why does the US refuse to switch? And who actually understands what 70°F feels like without Googling it?Expect bafflement, debates, and plenty of “that means absolutely nothing to me” moments as we try (and fail) to measure up.
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How far is a mile? How heavy is a stone? And why does nobody seem to agree on anything?In this episode of Grits and a Brit, the GRITS and the Brit dive into the wonderfully confusing world of measurements. From miles vs kilometers to pounds vs stones, and the mysterious mix of imperial and metric, it’s a transatlantic struggle to make sense of numbers that should be simple… but aren’t.Why does the UK use a bit of everything? Why does the US refuse to switch? And who actually understands what 70°F feels like without Googling it?Expect bafflement, debates, and plenty of “that means absolutely nothing to me” moments as we try (and fail) to measure up.
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