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Today is the day the new definition of the Kilogram based on the Kibble balance (aka Watt balance) and Plank's constant takes affect.
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In summary, today marks the implementation of the new definition of the Kilogram, which is based on the Kibble balance and Plank's constant. To celebrate, the speakers suggest measuring something and engaging in physical activities such as walking and swimming. They also mention the potential impact on the job of the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris.
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gleem, you beat me to the punch!
Let's all celebrate by going out an measuring something!
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Let's all celebrate by going out an measuring something!
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I celebrated by going for a long walk this morning to try to shed one of my spare kilograms. 
I suppose this means that the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris is now out of a job.
I suppose this means that the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris is now out of a job.
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I swam laps for a long time (3x15 minute intervals) with intervening soaks in a hot spa.jtbell said:I celebrated by going for a long walk this morning to try to shed one of my spare kilograms.
I suppose this means that the official kilogram cleaner at the BIPM in Paris is now out of a job.
Contemplated measurement and data collection while watching the warm water mix with the deeper cold.
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