Okay, weird story. I was at the post office three weeks ago trying to mail a package to my cousin. The lady behind the counter puts it on the scale and goes “that’s 20 kilograms.” And I’m standing there like… is that a lot? Should I be impressed? Concerned? That moment bugged me for days. … Read more
Last month, I’m scrolling through Marketplace trying to buy a used gym setup, and this guy’s selling a complete weight set. Listed as “500 kg of plates and equipment – great deal!” I’m sitting there thinking, okay cool, but how much is that actually? I’m American. I think in pounds. Always have. Kilograms might as … Read more
Last Tuesday, I’m in the kitchen filling up a water bottle, and my 10-year-old walks in and asks, “Dad, how heavy is that?” I look at the bottle – says one liter on it – and I’m like, “Uh… a liter?” He gives me this look. “That’s not a weight, that’s how much it holds.” … Read more
You know what’s weird? I’ve been playing baseball since I was eight years old, and I never actually thought about the weight of a baseball until my nephew asked me last week. He just grabbed one from my garage and said, “Uncle, this feels heavy. How much does this thing weigh anyway?” And honestly? I … Read more
Last Tuesday I’m in my kitchen staring at a recipe that says “16 oz chicken broth” and I’m holding this can wondering if this is it or not. Spent like five minutes googling on my phone. Turns out most people have no idea how much is 16 oz actually is, and honestly? Nobody teaches us … Read more
Ever found yourself staring at a recipe that calls for 100 grams of something and your kitchen scale is dead? Or maybe you’ve never owned one to begin with. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Last Tuesday I was making brownies and my scale battery died right when I needed to measure chocolate. That’s when … Read more
Last week, my neighbor knocked on my door at 9 PM. He’d just bought this massive fish tank – 75 gallons – and wanted to put it in his upstairs bedroom. Asked me if I thought his floor could handle it. I did some quick math in my head and told him we needed to … Read more