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How often had I overlooked women's contributions ? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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One of the comments reads : Actually, we will probably never figure out, was it man or woman. but I thought this comment of the professor was an interesting eye opener. https://mastodonapp.uk/@MarkHoltom/112070436760917344

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah, but then how could we make the important months longer than the rest? That would really piss off Julius and Augustus.

Slightly more sensibly, 12 months is easier to synch to the seasons, and calendars are very important to agriculture. 3 months for each season is convenient.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Thirteen also can’t be divided evenly and is widely considered bad luck.