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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - freeradical - 07-03-2023
This is actually kind of cool. It's not one of those "why do people park in driveways and drive on parkways" kind of questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5rBJ746F1g
Re: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - Mr Downtown - 07-03-2023
For the answer to more than one question:
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Clocks-Run-Clockwise-Imponderables/dp/0060740922
Re: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - ztirffritz - 07-03-2023
I didn't watch the video, but I'm guessing it's because it's based on sundials, which were probably developed in the Northern Hemisphere.
Re: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - DinerDave - 07-03-2023
I still have a functioning original Apple watch from the 90's that was the
Think Different era and the watch runs backwards.
Dave
Re: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - NewtonMP2100 - 07-03-2023
.....otherwise it would be counter.........clockwise.....
Re: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - sekker - 07-03-2023
DinerDave wrote:
I still have a functioning original Apple watch from the 90's that was the
Think Different era and the watch runs backwards.
Dave
That's awesome
Re: Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? - AllGold - 07-04-2023
Cool story, bro.
