Mystery of the figures

The numbers 1, 2, 3, are called Arabic numerals. They differ from the Roman numerals I, II, III, because of their appearance and the different spelling and also because they have a private computing system, whereby


they can be recognized.

The Arabs have popularized this system. It was previously invented by the Phoenician merchants for their trading accounts.

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