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Why are the numbers on calculators and phones opposite? - Big Questions - (Ep. 31)

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Mental Floss

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Video Vocabulary

possible

/ˈpäsəb(ə)l/

possible
adjective noun

Having a chance of happening, or being true. candidate for job.

versions

/ˈvərZHən/

versions
noun other verb

particular form of something. Different ways that someone interprets some things. create new version of.

combinations

/ˌkämbəˈnāSH(ə)n/

combinations
noun other

joining or merging of different parts. Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock.

opposite

/ˈäpəzət/

opposite
adjective adverb noun preposition

situated on other or further side. in opposite position. Person, thing that is totally different to another. facing.

separate
separate
adjective noun verb

forming or viewed as unit apart or by itself. individual items of clothing suitable for wearing in different combinations. To live away from your husband or wife.

letters

/ˈledər/

letters
noun other verb

character representing speech sound. 26 parts of the English alphabet. inscribe letters on.

published

/ˈpəbliSHt/

published
adjective verb

(of book etc.) prepared and issued for public sale. To prepare and make available a book magazine etc..

dialing

/ˈdī(ə)l/

dialing
verb

call phone number.

companies

/ˈkəmp(ə)nē/

companies
noun other verb

commercial business. Businesses that sell things or provides services. associate with.

numbers

/ˈnəmbər/

numbers
noun other verb

arithmetical value expressed by word, symbol, or figure. Particular songs or dances performed during shows. To assign a sequence within a group, series, set.

standardize

/ˈstandərˌdīz/

standardize
verb

cause something to conform to standard.

arrange

/əˈrānj/

arrange
verb

To write music for a particular instrument.

calculators

/ˈkalkyəˌlādər/

calculators
noun other

something used for making mathematical calculations. Small electronic device used for calculation.

normally

/ˈnôrməlē/

normally
adverb

under normal or usual conditions.

history

/ˈhist(ə)rē/

history
noun

Study of past events as an academic subject.

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