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Using Euro coins as weights (2004)
Nickel is ~5 grams. Dollar bill is ~1 gram.
JKCalhoun
74 days ago
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I like how easy it is to remember nickel == 5 g.
ProllyInfamous
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The "ten US nickles is always 50g" mantra has helped me detect several defective scales (whether intentional or not, I want accuracy).
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