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How many batteries to power a president?

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It’s always hard to convert measurements into something understandable.

Thanks to SensibleUnits.com we now know that Nick Sarkozy isn’t really short.

With his 1.65 meter height he equals 32 AA Batteries end to end, 1.2 Alaskan moose antler spans, or 14 CDs side by side.

And since it’s the Euro 2008, you’ll be pleased to know that Carla Bruni’s waist size equals 2.8 average football (soccer ball) diameters.

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