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Screenshot of a Bluesky post of a fossilized cuttlefish that looks like a dickhead and part of a shaft. The scientist claims it was carried around by prehistoric humans 250,000 years ago and we don't know why, but they will talk about why in an episode of the podcast The Fossil Files

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[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 22 points 2 days ago (12 children)

Seven centimeters?

That's almost three inches which is completely unrealistic expectations.

[–] edg@lemmy.world 29 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (11 children)

You've got me wondering why American men haven't switched to metric units yet. 7 is clearly more impressive than 3.

[–] PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (5 children)

I use metric for 3D modeling and 3D printing. It’s a much better system than Imperial.

The USA actually did try to switch once, but as with everything we do, it was a half-assed attempt that didn’t stick.

[–] kibiz0r@midwest.social 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What’s a half-ass in metric?

[–] Zugyuk@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

5 deci-asses 🤣

[–] PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

It varies based on what population it represents. For Americans that works out to a metric fuckton

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