What makes 37 a unique and special number?

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The discussion centers on the uniqueness of the number 37, particularly in the context of a base 26 number system where 'car' is identified as a perfect square with a root of 37. Participants explore various fundamental quantities, with a focus on frequency as a foundational concept from which time and length can be derived. The conversation also touches on the subjective nature of numbers and their meanings, with some humorous and philosophical remarks about existence and perception.

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  • Understanding of base number systems, specifically base 26.
  • Basic knowledge of mathematical concepts such as perfect squares.
  • Familiarity with frequency and its relationship to time and length.
  • Awareness of philosophical discussions surrounding numbers and their meanings.
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dickson emma
what is the most important fundamental quantity
 
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Money.
 
zero?
 
Clarity
 
Empathy
 
Without context quantity is meaningless, hence, at least two.
 
quantity itself.
 
dickson emma said:
what is the most important fundamental quantity

Four.

Timecube!

Oneness is evil!

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This thread is silly and may be the work or a spammer or sock puppet, mentors please check. I am glad everyone is having a good time though, so it may be worth keeping for awhile.

Rhody... :redface:
 
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FlexGunship said:
Uhh... okay... 7Hz.

Go. :rolleyes:
f = 7Hz
t = 1 / f = 1/7 seconds
l = c / f (where c is the speed of light in a vacuum) = 4 x 10^7 meters.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
f = 7Hz
t = 1 / f = 1/7 seconds
l = c / f (where c is the speed of light in a vacuum) = 4 x 10^7 meters.

You cheated.How did you get velocity without first knowing what length is?

The most fundamental quantity is blue of course.
 
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1. I exist, therefor I am.
 
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narrator said:
1. I exist, therefor I am.

I am what I eat. BS tastes good.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
f = 7Hz
t = 1 / f = 1/7 seconds
l = c / f (where c is the speed of light in a vacuum) = 4 x 10^7 meters.

Nope, L = 6 inches. It's a broken metronome on my desk at home that clicks away like mad, and V = 0 because it's stationary.
 
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FlexGunship said:
Nope, L = 6 inches.

Damnit, are you watching me while I shower or something?
 
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37

It is my daughter's favorite number. It has the following bizarre feature she discovered:
In a base 26 number system where a=0, z=25, 'car' is a perfect square whose root is bl=37.
 
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PAllen said:
37

It is my daughter's favorite number. It has the following bizarre feature she discovered:
In a base 26 number system where a=0, z=25, 'car' is a perfect square whose root is bl=37.

Yeah, that's my favorite number for the exact same reason. :rolleyes:
 

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