Base Number Jokes Explained

Alex Bellos discusses how the Incans used knots in string (Quipu) to record numbers.Check out Brilliant (get 20% off their premium service): https://brillian...

Not all jokes are in base 10...

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More jokes explained at: http://youtu.be/JJQWtGm3eIs

Animation by by Pete McPartlan - http://www.petemcpartlan.co.uk
Explanations by Matt Parker - http://www.standupmaths.com

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