[Tfug] OT: Concept of zero

[Jude Nelson]

There is archaeological evidence to suggest that the Maya or an offshoot of
them may have extended north into the US...not sure if they brought the
concept of zero with them, however.

Regards,
Jude Nelson

On 5/10/07, Stephen Hooper <stephen.hooper at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 5/10/07, Tyler Kilian <Vaca at grazeland.com> wrote:
> > 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.
> >
>
> Yeah... but were the Mayans in the U.S and/or Canada?
>
> I really did mean what I asked (if you don't read too much into it
> (like the fact that there was no U.S. or Canada before the
> conquest)...)
>
> I think the Incas had the concept of zero as well: just don't tie a knot.
>
> I don't understand your John Shay reference.
>
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