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Why the US prefers the outdated Imperial system. Expert Ken Butcher looks at the history of measures and weights. Also on the programme, the fashion for short hair in Malawi.
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Available for over a year
Why the US prefers the outdated Imperial system. Expert Ken Butcher looks at the history of measures and weights. Also on the programme, the fashion for short hair in Malawi.
Programme Website