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The number of finger joints on each hand (excluding the thumb) makes it possible to count to 12 by using the thumb.

Egyptians and Babylonians were fond of counting in base twelve like this and this is basically why we have 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour.

The Beave 8mo ago

Incorrect.

The Babylonians (and I think Summarians) used base 60. This allows the most whole number common denominators possible for the smallest base number for a counting system.

It's a radically different way of thinking about, well, everything.

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Autumn Sun ☀️🌘☯️ 8mo ago

Fyi that account is a sats beggar that only posts copypasta content from elsewhere to farm engagement.

The Beave 8mo ago

Also, try to imagine doing geometry in base-60 and writing about it in cuneiform. 😱