Why Don't the U.S., Myanmar, and Liberia Use the Metric System?

The video explores the history and adoption of the metric system globally, focusing on why the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia have not fully adopted it. It highlights the ease of the metric system compared to the imperial system and discusses historical resistance in the US, including Thomas Jefferson's influence. The video also covers the current status of metric system usage in Myanmar and Liberia, noting that while not officially adopted, it is widely used. The challenges of transitioning to the metric system in the US are also discussed.

How has public perception influenced the adoption of the metric system in the United States?

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What was the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 and what impact did it have?

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Why do some countries, like Myanmar and Liberia, still not officially adopt the metric system?

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