"Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory." -Sun Tzu
Contact yoyo210 and tell him that he is a terrible person.
Measurements will be quoted in the least practical unit; velocity, for example, will be measured in 'furlongs-per-fortnight'.
Ships are like penises, just because yours is the biggest (like mine is), it doesn't mean you are going to use it well or are going to be effective (if you don't believe me ask your girlfriend).