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Reading the Numbers: A Survival Guide to the Measurements, Numbers, and Sizes Encountered in Everyday Life
Explains number systems dealing with alcohol content, bar codes, blood pressure, checks, the Richter scale, fertilizers, pencils, tires, and zip codes
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First published March 1, 1989
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May 1, 2025
A bit dated, but still lots of useful information. Such as: What do those bars in UPCs REALLY mean? (No, it's not the Devil or 666.) How is octane measured? How is relative humidity measured?
January 3, 2013
It's too bad this book is now well out of date (ca. 1989) because it's a marvelous compendium of insight and wisdom on the mysterious numbers and codes associated with everything from tire sizes to UPC codes. I'd definitely consider this as an essential reference! And it's fun to read.
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