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12 weird measurements you've never heard of
Regular pub riddlers will know that from time to time, the questioners wants to have all the quantifiable questions with them.
How many inches in this, how much water in that, or how many x in y can you put.
If you are fortunate enough to have a host who likes to keep things weird, you may want to prepare yourself for a particular area of expertise: the quirky unit of measurement.
Do you know how many Smoots there are at Harvard Bridge?
Do you know what we measure by "slugs", or the name for the smallest detectable movement a computer mouse can make?
Well, no, and so does your test manager - but he or she will surely dig it down and ask you about it someday.
The caveat is foreshadowing, so check out this colorful infographic guide for confusing measurement names and you'll be sure to score a few extra points in the big evening showdown.
