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xkcd #3248: 182.8 Meters

Title text:

They rounded down to 182.8 instead of rounding up to 182.9 because 182.9 might make the statement incorrect.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3248/

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[-] Gnergy@piefed.europe.pub 3 points 2 days ago

Do speedometers even measure such low speeds with anywhere near that precision?

[-] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

Depends on the car. I'm sure you've got high end cars with micrometer accuracy.

Realistically, if you're driving in a parking lot you should never be looking at your speedometer. Kids, dogs, shopping carts and other hazards jump out with no warning.

this post was submitted on 21 May 2026
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