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.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF