Origin of Zero Symbol Is Centuries Older Than Previously Thought

Origin of Zero Symbol Is Centuries Older Than Previously Thought

The conceptual origin of zero has eluded archaeologists and historians. An updated analysis of an ancient Indian manuscript is shedding new light on this longstanding mystery, showing that the symbol that would eventually evolve into the number zero emerged at least 500 years earlier than previously thought.
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Organic Tattoos on Fruits and Vegetables to replace plastic in fight against

Organic Tattoos on Fruits and Vegetables to replace plastic in fight against

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What is the Future of the Media in Myanmar?

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