I think our algorithm for “tall” is different than our algorithm for “long”. Guessing:
We measure “long” by foreshortening and comparison to recognizable objects.
We measure “tall” by angle versus eye level, and the difference in arc gets small quickly.
Here in Canada, we measure “long” in units of time taken to traverse. Mean speed is never given.
How long are pencils in Canada?
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I think our algorithm for “tall” is different than our algorithm for “long”. Guessing:
We measure “long” by foreshortening and comparison to recognizable objects.
We measure “tall” by angle versus eye level, and the difference in arc gets small quickly.
Here in Canada, we measure “long” in units of time taken to traverse. Mean speed is never given.
How long are pencils in Canada?