Baron Carter wrote in USMA 17198:

>Let them have their way.  But, on one condition, they must truly believe in
>their 12 system and by true belief they will convert to their much loved
>duodecimal system.


The Babylonians counted by 60s because it is the smallest number divisable
by 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.  That is why we have 60 seconds in a minute and 60
minutes in a degree, and 360 degrees in a revolution.  Hands up everyone
who would like to go back to the Babylonian system for everything.

Joseph B.Reid
17 Glebe Road West
Toronto  M5P 1C8             TEL. 416-486-6071

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