TIL the word "stadium" derives from the Ancient Greek word "stadion" which meant exactly 600 human feet. Because the length of a human foot varies, this means it is between about 150 and 210 meters.en.wikipedia.orgexternal-link bermuda ( @bermuda@beehaw.org ) Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish • 8 months ago message-square1arrow-up125
arrow-up125external-linkTIL the word "stadium" derives from the Ancient Greek word "stadion" which meant exactly 600 human feet. Because the length of a human foot varies, this means it is between about 150 and 210 meters.en.wikipedia.org bermuda ( @bermuda@beehaw.org ) Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish • 8 months ago message-square1
minus-square bionicjoey ( @bionicjoey@lemmy.ca ) linkfedilink3•8 months agoTFW when the American football field becomes a real unit of measurement
TFW when the American football field becomes a real unit of measurement