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cycling2 years ago•1 min saved

"Metric or Imperial: The Ultimate Bike Measurement Debate"

Pinkbike conducted a poll to determine whether people prefer using the metric or imperial system for measuring bikes. While the metric system is considered more logical and consistent, the use of imperial units is still prevalent, particularly in the US and the UK. The bike industry is gradually shifting towards metric measurements, but a mix of both systems is still commonly used. Pinkbike seeks to include both units in their reviews, but the poll aims to gauge user preferences.

via Pinkbike.com|

#bikes #cycling #imperial-system

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Possible Supernova: Safety Concerns for Observing Betelgeuse Through Telescopes"

Betelgeuse, the red giant star in the constellation Orion, could go supernova in the next few decades, according to a new study. The star has entered the carbon fusion phase of its life, which only lasts on the scale of a hundred years for a star that size. Meanwhile, a pictorial guide to computer history shows machines going back to the 1940s, and an online converter helps convert metric drill sizes to fractional and letter-size drills. Finally, One Wilshire Boulevard, a dumpy 1960s skyscraper in Los Angeles, is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the United States as it houses the infrastructure for major telecom carriers and data centers for big players like Amazon, Google, and Netflix.

via Hackaday|

#betelgeuse #computer-history #internet-infrastructure