Oct 20 2025SCIENCE
How We Count Using Our Bodies: A Fun Look at Numbers and Limbs
Counting is something we do every day. But have you ever thought about how we use our bodies to count? It turns out, our hands, feet, and other body parts play a big role in how we represent numbers. This is what we call body-based numeration systems. These systems use our anatomy to show numbers, which can be both helpful and tricky. Our bodies give us a ready-made...
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