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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Numbering systems Memes

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Clocks If We Had Six Fingers On Each Hand

Math Science Evolution
1 year ago 27.6K views 0 shares
Clocks If We Had Six Fingers On Each Hand
Behold the duodecimal time system we'd be using if evolution had gone just a bit differently! Instead of boring old base-10, we'd have this mathematical monstrosity with Greek letters thrown in for extra confusion. The ξ (xi) and χ (chi) are particularly delightful touches - because nothing says "I'm running late" quite like having to pronounce ancient Greek symbols. Next time someone asks you the time, just respond with "It's half past xi" and watch their existential crisis unfold in real-time.

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