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A curated selection of our finest writings concerning nature.

From Barleycorns to Buses: Nature’s Absurd Influence on How We Measure
A collection of antique brass scales and botanical elements
From Barleycorns to Buses: Nature’s Absurd Influence on How We Measure

From the humble grain of wheat to the modern double-decker bus, explore how humanity has obsessively turned to nature—and the occasional absurdity—to define the world around us.

Measurement Historian
8 min read

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