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11 October, 08:39

The height of a horse is sometimes given in units of "hands." Why was this a poor standard of length before it was redefined to refer to exactly 4in.?

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  1. 11 October, 08:59
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    People's hands are different sizes. This causes for an inaccurate measurement. Units of measurement such as inches, feet, centimeters, etc. are more accurate.
  2. 11 October, 10:57
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    I don't really understand this, but I do know a bit about horses, I believe because of the inconsistency in size?
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