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[–] [email protected] 72 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I set all my digital clocks to 24hr mode, something I picked up after living in Europe. Would never go back.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago

Likewise. I just found it much easier when trying to schedule my day. Not having to account for the switch from 12-1 makes the math simpler.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One of us! Now shift to metric!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I actually use some metric when measuring around the house for projects, especially for anything shorter than an inch. I can't be bothered to figure out 1/16 of an inch...it's easier in mm.