stackyFACTSWhy count to ten when you can stop at seven? The octal numeral system is a bizarre mathematical format that relies entirely on a base of eight. The moment you try to type the number eight, the system forcefully rolls over to ten, causing endless confusion for anyone expecting basic human math.
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