100 Mind-Blowing Metric Facts

Only 3 countries don’t use the metric system. Namely, Myanmar, Liberia, and the U.S.

China is the world’s largest silk producer. Over 150,000 metric tons of silk are produced annually. This accounts for 78% of the world’s silk production.

The United States, Burma, and Liberia are the only countries in the world that have not officially adopted the metric system as the standard of measurement.

A silverback gorilla could deadlift 1,800 lbs. That’s 815 kg for you metric maniacs. To give you a better idea, the deadlift world record is just over 1,100 pounds (500kg). This should come as no real surprise, as gorillas are the largest primates in existence.

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