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Facts about the Mile
The mile (mi) is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers. The term originates from the Roman 'mille passus' meaning a thousand paces. Miles are still widely used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure road distances and speed limits.
Facts about the Foot
The foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It was originally based on the length of a human foot and was used by many ancient cultures. Today, feet are still commonly used in the U.S. for measuring height, room dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.