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053 = Elementary Monikers and Rotatory Chronikers

A Problem Squared

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The Solar System Rotates Counterclockwise

In Prague, the Jewish town hall has two clocks. One is your standard Roman numerals running clockwise. The other one has Hebrew letters on the dial and runs counterclockwise. Have you ever seen a clock going backwards? It looks weird. We're so used to seeing clocks going the way that they go. If you see a backwards clock, it genuinely messes with your head.

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