This is a funny thread.
Yep I remember that. Having a science background I'm bilingual (?) in measurement as well. Always metric in the lab.
Back in the 70's Congress passed, Pres signed, a transition to Metric. Road signs started being replaced with MPH/KPH 30MPH/50KPH, etc. Soda started coming in liters, 2 liters, etc. There was a huge outcry from Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Public. So much so that Congress rescinded it. So now were stuck with it for the foreseeable future.
Yep I remember that. Having a science background I'm bilingual (?) in measurement as well. Always metric in the lab.