TIL many clocks and watches that use Roman numerals use IIII instead of IV for four, and no one is certain as to why
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/24578/why-do-some-clocks-use-roman-numeral-iiii
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https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1ev0r6p/til_many_clocks_and_watches_that_use_roman/
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