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[–] BuddyTheBeefalo@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Did they use duodecimal or sexagesimal numeral systems?

66 feet does not match that, also its 1 chain * 10 chains.

[–] ironeagl@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

and 10 chains = 1 furlong = 1/8 mile

[–] Sagifurius@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Common denominator stuff.

[–] Sagifurius@lemm.ee -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ya if you know that, you know what I'm talking about and just want to argue.

[–] BuddyTheBeefalo@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I do think a duodecimal system is elegant, I don't see it being used with these numbers.

edit: ok, 660/12=55