A Night of Numbers

Go Forth and Multiply (1x1)

Ημερομηνία προβολής: Δεκ 06, 2005

Starting a night of numbers on BBC Four, have you heard of the mathematical system that cancels out certain numbers because they're 'unlucky' - and ignores fractions altogether? From time immemorial, merchants in Ethiopia have used a system of multiplication that seems bizarre - but it works.