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Numbering should start at zero (1982)
To denote the subsequence of natural numbers 2, 3, ..., 12 without the pernicious three dots, four conventions are open to us
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | Numbering should start at zero (1982) by checkyoursudo | 107 | 295 |
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