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Re: 1990 in Roman numerals summary

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From: Ken Yap
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1989 20:22

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A fascinating fact related to me by an antique clock dealer
acquaintance of mine is that on old clock faces, IIII is used
instead of IV for reasons of visual balance.

Followups to oh I don't know, rec.clocks? :-)

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