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most people are born with ten fingers. truly, if they all had six per finger we'd likely be using base 12, or a twelve digit number system. most people are born with ten fingers. truly, if they all had six per finger we'd likely be using base 12, or a twelve digit number system.

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Q: Why are measurement systems that are based on powers of ten easier for people to use?
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