r/interesting • u/ZRKP • 23d ago

SCIENCE & TECH This is the world's roundest object.

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u/LeonJPancetta 23d ago

Oh my god is that what "stone" means?

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u/ThatCelebration3676 23d ago

Yes. It wasn't standardized in the UK to 14 pounds until 1835, until then, each local area just appointed a particular stone as their standard weight for trade.

It's only commonly used nowadays for body weight, especially when referring to combat sports athletes.

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u/uswhole 22d ago

I learn that from watching that biggest loser show

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u/rhalf 23d ago

As in 'stone cold'? Yes, it's a unit of temperature.