Weights and Measures

Weights and Measures / noun :

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The weights and measures of Geb are based on biological metrics, and is called the Connerian System (renamed after the man who supported standardizing this system for Geb in 98 P.G.E.).

It works out like this:
 * One Foot is equal to 12 inches, and the average size of a person's foot, this in turn equates to the average height.
 * One Yard (3 Feet) equates to the average stride of a person giving a good pace, without suffering fatigue.
 * One Mile (5,280 Feet) equates to 15 minutes of walking at this brisk pace.
 * One Hour (60 Minutes) equates to four miles at this pace.
 * 24 hours equates to a day (with a few seconds here and there).
 * A Cup (8 ounces, or 16 tablespoons) is the best average for cooking, and a comfortable weight in a drinking vessel, while also directly factoring into the minimum for daily water intake.
 * An average person needs to drink between 6 cups (1 pint and 1 quart) to 12 cups (1/2 gallon and 1 quart) of fluid a day to keep from experiencing symptoms of dehydration. The average of this is a 1/2 Gallon (64 ounces).
 * At boiling point (212 F), One Gallon of pure water is equal to 8 pounds.
 * Water freezes at 32 Fahrenheit.
 * Three teaspoons is equal to one tablespoon.

Related Entries: Geb (The Island Of); P.G.E. (Post-Gigan Exodus)

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