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A heap of Thanksgiving measurement

Thanksgiving table set with a turkey and side dishes

In our modern age we rely on precision in our measurements. Even when we don’t need it, our devices give it to us. Google maps tell us how far away Grandma’s house is, down to the tenth of a mile. Our scale gives us our weight to the hundredth of a pound. Our workout app … Continue reading A heap of Thanksgiving measurement →

lanceelliottwallace Uncategorized Leave a comment November 22, 2025 4 Minutes

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