Reply to post: Using base 10 evolved because we have 10 digits

Forget trigonometry, 'cos Babylonians did it better 3,700 years ago – by counting in base 60!

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Using base 10 evolved because we have 10 digits

@Pen-y-gors

I was waiting for someone to post that.

Therefore if the Babylonians used base 60 they had 60 fingers.

There we have it, proof Aliens built the pyramids and I didn't even need my trusty hat.

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