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MisterMentat · 3523 days ago · link · · parent · post: The Base 12 System Explained in Such a Simple Way Even rd95 Can Understand What's Going On
I love the Numberphile. His videos are always great and they remind me of the wonder I get when I sat through some of the more esoteric mathematics courses in undergrad. With regard to the base 12 system, I think that it makes sense why these people are pushing for it. I mean I never really thought about 12 as being prevalent, but I guess it is. I'd just be happy if the US adopted the metric system for things other than government and scientific work. I mean come on, 1000 meters in a kilometer is so much easier than 5280 feet in a mile or 1760 yards or 63360 inches.