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Can we abandon these inches and miles please?!

Given that 1 inch is approximately equal to the width of one's thumb, I would have thought that Imperial units are the natural ones to use in this context...

Ah yes, one seventy-twoth of the approximate width of my thumb. No need to fetch my measuring apparatus, dear!

Imperial units are not the natural choice in any case at any time.

Apparently I have very narrow thumbs...

1 cm is about one pinky width.

Do you navigate with your pinky?

Yes. When I have my phone resting on a flat surface in front of me (say, a bar) I use the outside side of my pinky to scroll. I find it very natural since when my arms are in a neutral position in front of me, my palms are facing inwards and my pinkies are therefore closest to the bar (and the phone).

Also if I am eating a sandwich, my pinkies stay the cleanest.

Only in Emacs.

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