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The almost-meter Yard has got to pack its bags and go home soon. What is it even doing at this point other than causing naked numeral confusion.

lupusreal on May 8, 2024 | [–]

A lot (most?) of American school pools are built to the yard, so it's going to stick around for a long time I'm afraid.

_carbyau_ on May 9, 2024 | [–]

My youthful swimming career was done in a 33+1/3rd metre swimming pool. I haven't found another one that length.

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