Canada almost switched in the 1970s, but lost its nerve
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Why does A4 have an odd number of millimeters? Why not 290, flat?
I propose a new standard for printing.
Laser-etchable circular paper with 2 holes in middle which helps rotate it on a spindle, and hang it without unvanted rotation.
The printer will have a spindle with 2 prongs, and single axis movable laser assembly used to etch the paper as it spins.
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Let's decide on a global standard before everyone realizes it's cheaper to do business the old way, with pens, papers and filing cabinets.
I'm honestly shocked by anyone south of the US not using the SI system considering they use metric otherwise.