stackyFACTSWhen standardizing global time, English speakers wanted CUT, and French speakers demanded TUC. Instead of acting like adults, they compromised on UTC, an acronym that matches absolutely no language. We literally codified a typo into the foundational bedrock of global timekeeping just to avoid hurting anyone's national pride.
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