Shame on you Andy, still counting on your fingers! As Fred Hoyle pointed out 30 years ago a duodecimal system (base of 12) is far superior to a decimal system. 73, Roger.
(most UK citizens dont know how big a metre is anyway). I certainly don't think that is true. Metric has been taught in schools since at least 1969 (was in primary school when it became compulsory) a
The insurance company did not even want to consider the claim( they were all on the same policy)." Act of God" was their excuse. I wonder what happens when insurance men appear at the Pearly Gates?