Didn't we learn base ten from, gasp, the Arabs?
So doomsday was actually January 21, 2001? I knew it!
Looks like 'Octal' to me.
Everything I've read says it was sexagesimal, base 60.
Steven J: Yes indeedy, sir. And they're also known as Arabic numerals...
Hexidecimal Notation in Mixolydian Mode.
You mean ancient Mayans, or something? 'Cause Mayans are still around, marking time.
Didn't we learn base ten from, gasp, the Arabs?
ReplyDeleteSo doomsday was actually January 21, 2001? I knew it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like 'Octal' to me.
ReplyDeleteEverything I've read says it was sexagesimal, base 60.
ReplyDeleteSteven J: Yes indeedy, sir. And they're also known as Arabic numerals...
ReplyDeleteHexidecimal Notation in Mixolydian Mode.
ReplyDeleteYou mean ancient Mayans, or something? 'Cause Mayans are still around, marking time.
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