1 Published: June 13, 2016 at 03:39 p.m. 2  Updated: June 13, 2016 at 08:25 p.m.  Three-time slam dunk champion Nate Robinson is bidding to join Minnesota Vikings legend Bud Grant as the second athlete in history to play in both the NBA and the NFL.
There are only two countries today that have not accepted the metric system and one of those countries is, yes, the United States. The metric system is used in a lot of things we see and use everyday. For instance, in the Olympics one might swim the 100-meter free style event. You might also need 35-millimeter film for your 35-millimeter camera.
Most of the world uses the metric system. The only countries not on this system are the U.S., Myanmar, and Liberia. The metric system is based on 10s. For example, 10 decimeters make a meter (39.37 inches).Units smaller than a meter have Latin prefixes: 1  Deci-means 10; 10 decimeters make a meter.he metric system is based on 10s. For example, 10 decimeters make a meter (39.37 inches). Units smaller than a meter have Latin prefixes: 1  Deci-means 10; 10 decimeters make a meter.