Why do mathematicians constantly get Halloween and Christmas mixed up? : humor@beehaw.org

submitted 8 months ago by mudkip@lemdro.id to c/humor@beehaw.org

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Because Oct 31 = Dec 25. (Octal 31 equals Decimal 25).

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[–] remon@ani.social 3 points 8 months ago*

Don't put the explanation in the body ... or at least use a spoiler tag.

[–] TehPers@beehaw.org 1 point 8 months ago

Surprisingly, this one's completely new to me. It's creative too. Gotta give praise where it's due lol.