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Future Faux Pas

What happened in 1961 that would not happen for another 4000 years?

January 20th, 2012 | Category: History, Mathematical | Email This Riddle Email This Riddle

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2 guesses to Future Faux Pas

  • Anant
    January 22nd, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    The year was 1961 even when you read it upside down. The same may happen only in 5965.

  • Dude
    January 22nd, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    You are correct, Anant.

    However, the same will not happen in 5965.

    Flipping the numbers upside down…1961 reads 1961. And in about 4000 years turning 6009 and 6699 upside down will still read 6009 and 6699. The same logic holds true in 7000 years for 9006 and 9966.

    You are today’s winner.