Learn something new
By steerpyke
@steerpyke (396)
February 4, 2007 2:17pm CST
heres a game for you. look at the number of posts that you currently have, that is going to be the year that we are interested in. Example 396 posts equals 396 AD. Then go and find something interesting that happened in that year and post it here. Obviously your posts will increase after pposting and so you can keep playing. Post the date in the thread also else it will get confusing.
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@nowment (1757)
• United States
20 Feb 07
This is a very clever idea, it is great way to get people thinking and learning.
Today's date is 2.20.07 and I reached 153 posts when I saw this.
So for the year of 153 BC
The first time the new year was celebrated in January was by the Romans in 153 BC prior to that the new year which was a ten month calender started in March. Appropriate since it is Feb, the month between both.
The reason for moving the new year, was due to politics, the elections that started the terms of two electected officials Roman Consuls started in January and lasted for one year.
@misskatonic (3723)
• United States
4 Feb 07
Interesting game - it's original and definitely provides for good quality responses. Too bad I can't play - we haven't quite reached the year 2210 yet. And I doubt Mylot will still be around when we do reach it. Good luck with the game!
@steerpyke (396)
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4 Feb 07
tell you what if you go over the date limitations then just use the first three numbers so go for 221
@brokentia (10389)
• United States
5 Feb 07
What is the range os BC? I am at 4308 and I can not find anything. :(
@steerpyke (396)
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5 Feb 07
yeah once you get that far back you are before much recorded history. Try just using the first three numbers.
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