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World's first Meter Model. France (1799) figures out the Meter. History, intrigue & more! ooh! - YouTube
![When France switched to the meter in the 18th century, they placed 16 of these across Paris so that people would be able to tell exactly how long a meter is. : When France switched to the meter in the 18th century, they placed 16 of these across Paris so that people would be able to tell exactly how long a meter is. :](https://i.redd.it/wk337v6dg92z.jpg)
When France switched to the meter in the 18th century, they placed 16 of these across Paris so that people would be able to tell exactly how long a meter is. :
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New Smart Electric Meter Linky from ERDF Electricity Network Distribution France Editorial Stock Image - Image of erdf, electricity: 166405819
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