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minus-squarealsimoneau@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·19 days agoIt’s a mix of a holdover from the vase 20 counting system mixed with the newer base 10 one.
minus-squareAsetru@feddit.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·13 days agoWhy would a system be based on counting 20 vases?
It’s a mix of a holdover from the vase 20 counting system mixed with the newer base 10 one.
Why would a system be based on counting 20 vases?