How did people measure distance in ancient times? Name a few non-standard units of measuring distance being used by these people.
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Measuring began, in early times, by using parts of the human body - arm, hand etc for shorter measurements, feet or paces for distances. ... It originated from the Roman mille passus, or “thousand paces,” which measured 5,000 Roman feet. About the year 1500 the “old London” mile was defined as eight furlongs
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handspan,fourfingers,cubit,pace
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