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In reply to the discussion: Roman numerals, anyone? Poll suggests bias against Arabic numerals [View all]cynatnite
(31,011 posts)6. If I'm unconscious after banging my head against the wall, someone call an ambulance for me. n/t
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However, go to most Arab countries, and you'll find their numerals are different from ours
muriel_volestrangler
May 2019
#3
If I'm unconscious after banging my head against the wall, someone call an ambulance for me. n/t
cynatnite
May 2019
#6
I can think of V good reasons why people don't know that our numbers are Arabic.
patphil
May 2019
#16