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Re:Why didn't the Romans contribute much to mathematics? by ominous on Sunday August 25, 2019 @03:02AM (#20791755)
In what way does the characterization of an European period dismiss historical periods elsewhere?
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Re:Why didn't the Romans contribute much to mathematics? by theworld572 on Sunday August 25, 2019 @05:45AM (#20792141)
It doesn't, some people just like to get offended by things.
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Re:Why didn't the Romans contribute much to mathematics? by mort96 on Sunday August 25, 2019 @12:31PM (#20793851)
I find that assuming people who find something to be objectionable just do it because the "like to get offended by things" is a bit unproductive. At least hear them out and decide whether the explanation makes sense or not.
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