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June 3rd 05, 01:07 PM
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stephanevdv wrote:
Just as efficient (or inefficient), and decimal, but it hasn’t been able to replace the 360 degree system, Just to add confusion to the discussion: The decimal system has been about the dumbest idea which has happened to mankind. The phoenicians got it right by using the duodecimal system (actually, they used even the 60-system), which is much more suited for most real life situations. But some dimmer folks replaced it by the decimal system, because they couldn't do the math without using their fingers. So I fear we have to live with that. Stefan 
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June 3rd 05, 05:09 PM
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'duodecimal system' -- We use that all the time in libraries in the
USA. Larry "Stefan" wrote in message : stephanevdv wrote: Just as efficient (or inefficient), and decimal, but it hasn't been able to replace the 360 degree system, Just to add confusion to the discussion: The decimal system has been about the dumbest idea which has happened to mankind. The phoenicians got it right by using the duodecimal system (actually, they used even the 60-system), which is much more suited for most real life situations. But some dimmer folks replaced it by the decimal system, because they couldn't do the math without using their fingers. So I fear we have to live with that. Stefan
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June 4th 05, 03:52 AM
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01-- Zero One wrote:
'duodecimal system' -- We use that all the time in libraries in the USA. Groan :-). Tony V.
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