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They're the ones we use in the U.S. like feet and inches. There are other units no longer in common usage as well. There are rods which are equal to 5.5 yards (or 16.5ft). Surveyors use some units; links and chains in addition to yards, feet and miles. There are different units for weights and volume. Many are old and have fallen out of common usage, ex. gill = 4 fluid oz.

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