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.
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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.
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.