The metric system was originally based on two French systems for measuring distance and weight: the mètre des Archives and the kilogramme des Archives. France adopted the metric system in 1799. The metric system is now used in every country in the world except Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States of America.
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Helix pomatia - The Burgundy snail is a large land snail distributed throughout Europe and one of the leading snail species consumed by humans; as a food source it is referred to by its French name, “escargot.” Water is essential to snails, but land snails are less confined in having to stay near a water source in comparison to marine snails. Land snails produce a thick layer of mucus to enable them to move easily across a rough surface. The mucus also serves as a protective shield against infectious elements picked up along the way.
