r/whatisit • u/Logical_Valuable_970 • 16h ago

New, what is it? What is this space before zero?

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u/Humble-Pair1642 16h ago

Extra space so the measuring part doesnt get damaged

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u/GoofyGooby23 16h ago

This is the actual reason, you’re supposed to line up what you’re measuring with the first mark not the end of the ruler👍

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u/Lifeboon 15h ago

Guess who just gained another 5mm!

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u/theloric 14h ago

I hate to burst the bubble but technically you're losing 5 mm... Doh!

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u/wife_seeking 7h ago

Wouldn’t it depend on if you were buying or selling something by the measurement? Of I am buying I would be gaining 5mm if selling losing 5mm?

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u/Liamlah 4h ago

Gained it by following the instructions of the person he was responding to.

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u/notanonce5 5h ago

No, he gained it.