Quote by Dave Barry

Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet.


Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States

Summary

This quote highlights the lack of popularity of the metric system in the United States, except for the growing use of the nine-millimeter bullet. It humorously suggests that while most aspects of the metric system did not gain wide acceptance, the adoption of metric measurements in firearms was an exception. This statement showcases the tendency for preferences and traditions to prevail over embracing a standardized measurement system.

By Dave Barry
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