Real question is, are people really this dumb?!
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No, they shouldn't, I'm sure it would all be simpler using good old Roman numerals.
People really are. I called it 10 years ago when I started hearing people bitching about their kids being taught the very basic overview of Islam’s beliefs in social studies. I said they’re gonna be super pissed when they find out whose numerals the math department is teaching.
Yes, yes people really are this stupid.