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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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[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm still disappointed that 27 never managed to get on this list: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2-7CqYFi64

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

because it's a sad number. only depression really wants to join the 27 club

[–] anas@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

That’s right, I’m Toilet.