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From our Saint Patrick Series: Learn about Ancient Rome in the time of St. Patrick. Where did we come up with the length of our mile? Find out now! Like, Subscribe, & Share!
5.28ft: the measurement from ‘when the marching soldier’s heel hits the ground, to the next time that same heel hits the ground.’
5.28 times 1,000 = 5,280 ft per Mile
‘Mile’ is Italian for 1,000!
From our Saint Patrick Series: Learn about Ancient Rome in the time of St. Patrick. Where did we come up with the length of our mile? Find out now! Like, Subscribe, & Share!
5.28ft: the measurement from ‘when the marching soldier’s heel hits the ground, to the next time that same heel hits the ground.’
5.28 times 1,000 = 5,280 ft per Mile
‘Mile’ is Italian for 1,000!
