Why Do We Measure Time in Base 60 ?

Ever wondered why we measure time in base 60 instead of the standard base 10 we use for everything else? In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating history of ancient Babylonian counting methods and explore why the sexagesimal system is actually a mathematical masterpiece. We will look at how counting on your finger joints led to the sixty-minute hour and why the French Revolution’s attempt at decimal time was a total disaster. Watch till the end to learn how these 6,000-year-old secrets still control every second of your modern life! Subscribe for more deep dives into the hidden history of the things we use every day. If you have ever felt like the clock is a bit weird, you are right, but there is a brilliant reason for it. We are going to break down the highly composite nature of sixty and show you exactly how the ancients could count higher than we can using just their hands. This journey through time takes us from the sundials of Egypt to the pendulum clocks of Europe. It is a story of tradition, elegance, and some very clever math that we still rely on today.
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