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xkcd #3184: Funny Numbers

Title text:

In 1899, people were walking around shouting '23' at each other and laughing, and confused reporters were writing articles trying to figure out what it meant.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3184/

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[-] Alenalda@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

231, twenty three is number one!

[-] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

I mean. I'm filled with nostalgia hearing that, but is it a funny number?

[-] frostysauce@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago
[-] Finalsolo963@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 9 months ago

My girlfriend acquired 37 limes In a row?!!

[-] axexrx@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Try not to acquire any more on the way to the parking lot!

[-] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 3 points 9 months ago
[-] ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago
[-] Daft_ish@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 9 months ago
[-] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

Why is 二百五 (250) not on there lol

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