[Tfug] OT: Concept of zero

[Tyler Kilian]

Actually the Maya people had a concept of a zero long before the conquest.
In fact, some argue the Maya were the first to utilize the concept of zero
and they certainly were among the first.  So, in conclusion, Jon Shay
makes me want to dance.

Tyler

> Anybody have any idea if any native american groups in the U.S., or in
> Canada had the concept of "zero" before the conquest?
>
> I am fairly sure that the aliens instructed the Inca, and the Maya }:)
>
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