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Category: Math

June 30, 2026 Anders History, Math

Why does our clocks look like they do?

Ever wondered why our clocks have 60 seconds, 60 minutes, and 24 hours? We use tens and hundreds for practically everything, so our clocks look a bit bizarre when you think about it! Actually, an attempt was made to “sort this out” during the French Revolution. The day was chopped into 10 hours, with 100 … Continue reading Why does our clocks look like they do?

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