The Roman Empire might've fallen, but it didn't take their numbers down with it. Those pesky letters disguised as numbers still stick around to this day, normally wreaking havoc on people that just ...

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Ever looked at a clock and wondered what those weird symbols mean? Or seen "MCMLXIV" on an old building cornerstone and felt completely baffled? You're staring at Roman numerals—the ancient numbering ...