why does M = 1000
why does M = 1000
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M equals 1000 because the roman s used to mark every 1000 meters with a stone called "millia". that's where Mile or Milha (in portuguese) comes from.
I don't know why the Mile is 1,6 mts though. maybe their "meter" was bigger than the present French standart meter.