They have multiple copies of it, but only the one in France is the "official" standard.

Its a conspiracy! Dubya and his cronies have been sneaking in and shaving the cylinder. Little by little.

How does the US get more gold in its reserve. Easy, you lower the weight of a Kilogram, hence more kg's of gold.

Shame Gold weight is measured in Ounces.


Im sure somebody just blew the dust off the cylinder before they measured it.

Originally posted by lonemaverick
They have multiple copies of it, but only the one in France is the "official" standard.

Were the multiple copies made before or after the cylinder went on a radical weight loss regime

If, as researchers surmise, the earth is actually slowing down then this loss in weight could be a good indicator of proof. If the earth has slowed down significantly (and it wouldn't have to be much) then this would effect things like the earths magnetic field and ultimately, gravity which could be measured in the loss off weight seen in this kilogram. If it were fingerprints then the mass would actually have gained weight and I don't believe any cleaners used on it would have any effect as they would be sure to avoid using anything corrosive or abrasive.