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New evidence found for Planet 9 (phys.org)

submitted 6 months ago by just_another_person@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] JamesTBagg@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago (15 children)

Because back in my (our) day Pluto was number, so Planet X worked. Planet VIIII doesn't look as good.

[–] 5wim@slrpnk.net 22 points 6 months ago (12 children)

Uh, you mean "IX"?

[–] Gabu@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (6 children)

VIIII is a valid way to write 9, though antiquated. If you look at very old clocks, you'll see they all use this notation.

[–] 5wim@slrpnk.net 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Didn't realize homie was an antiquated clock. (Assumed the usage of Roman numerals, like in the references being made, in which case I don't believe the clumsy VIIII only used on old clocks would really be valid.)

[–] TheControlled@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

This made me really laugh. Thought I would let you know 😂

[–] Gabu@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

VIIII wasn't exclusive to clocks, that's the only long-lasting example we still have access to.

[–] 5wim@slrpnk.net 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Your point is that VIIII was ever used in history? Happily conceded.

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