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If a person from 1700 asked you your job, would they understand your answer, and if not, how would you explain it to them? (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Signed zero is hiding under your bed.

I mean, it would be notated 0AD/BC(E) so it's not like it would look goofy either. A separate year 0 that's neither would also be an option, with the reference event within it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Signed zero is hiding under your bed.

Ha! Then it's trapped! I have one of those fancy beds with drawers in it.

Wait... That means it's going to pop out of my drawers...

Anyone want a bed?