Only 3 countries don’t use the metric system. Namely, Myanmar, Liberia, and the U.S.
100 Mind-Blowing Metric Facts
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.