Stephen wrote:
> On Thu, 22 May 2008 15:40:07 +0100, "Phil Cook"
> <phi### [at] nospamrocainfreeservecouk> wrote:
> 
>> That's so we can have a meter that measures in metres and not get  
>> ourselves confused.
> 
> I've worked on meters that measured cubic metres. The spelling saves
> confusion as you say.

We don't have that distinction. That is one of the reasons that I try to 
convince people that the scales they use to measure their weight should 
be called kilometers. Up till now with very minor success.

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