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James Burke said in one of his shows that the 12 hour clock came in because it was ridiculous to have clock tower bells strike 24.
by jwhitlark 10y ago
James Burke said in one of his shows that the 12 hour clock came in because it was ridiculous to have clock tower bells strike 24.
- TheOtherHobbes 10y agoI was wondering what the rationale was.
- grkvlt 10y agoWouldn't they strike zero, for 00h00 since there's no 24h00 after 23h59.59? Which, admittedly, would be rediculous ;)