Base-systems

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base-systems

Title text: If you use toes, base-22 is more reasonable.

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Computers are "binary" meaning they use two symbols 0 and 1. Dna is quaternary, meaning it uses four symbols: A, c, g, t. Now, how many symbols can you make using your fingers?

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Caption: Convincing children that the most natural system is base-11.

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Unless you're polydactyl. Then, base-13 600 2

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