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Why Is A Mile 5280? [Solved]

During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the mile gained an additional 280 feet—to 5,280—under a statute of 1593 that confirmed the use of a shorter foot that made the length of the furlong 660 feet.

Why Are There 5,280 Feet in a Mile? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

In the US we measure distance by feet and

Why Are There 5,280 Feet in a Mile? – Stuff You’ve Probably Wondered #1

In this episode, I explain the mysterious origins of several Imperial measurements such as the foot, the yard, and the

Why is 5280 feet a mile?

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