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There are finger-based counting systems with more than one number per finger. Our average of 10 fingers can handle a lot more than 10 numbers. https://en.wikipe
by rainbowmverse 8y ago
There are finger-based counting systems with more than one number per finger. Our average of 10 fingers can handle a lot more than 10 numbers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger-counting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger-counting
- tejtm 8y agoAnd less than a digit per err digit (thumbs included) If I recall there was a Native American base 8 counting system which utilized the space between fingers holding sticks or strings as place holders. Made for a handy octal abacus.