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Old 30 May 2023, 02:48 PM   #1
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Why do clocks run clockwise

Wow I thought I knew almost everything about watches as an enthusiast, but never pondered the most basic question and Niel deGrasse Tyson makes it fun to become more knowledgeable!

Sorry if it isn't Rolex specific but thought everyone should view this episode.

https://youtu.be/P5rBJ746F1g

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Old 30 May 2023, 03:19 PM   #2
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If you don't have 15 minutes to spare. Here's the quick answer.

Before the advent of clocks, we used sundials. In the northern hemisphere, the shadows rotated in the direction we now call “clockwise.” The clock hands were built to mimic the natural movement of the sun. If clocks had been invented in the southern hemisphere, “clockwise” would mean just the opposite.
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Old 30 May 2023, 05:01 PM   #3
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Thanks for posting.

If you don't have 15 minutes to spare. Here's the quick answer.

Before the advent of clocks, we used sundials. In the northern hemisphere, the shadows rotated in the direction we now call “clockwise.” The clock hands were built to mimic the natural movement of the sun. If clocks had been invented in the southern hemisphere, “clockwise” would mean just the opposite.


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Old 30 May 2023, 09:12 PM   #4
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Thanks for posting.

If you don't have 15 minutes to spare. Here's the quick answer.

Before the advent of clocks, we used sundials. In the northern hemisphere, the shadows rotated in the direction we now call “clockwise.” The clock hands were built to mimic the natural movement of the sun. If clocks had been invented in the southern hemisphere, “clockwise” would mean just the opposite.
Thanks Mark, I owe you 15 minutes
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Old 30 May 2023, 09:22 PM   #5
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If you don't have 15 minutes to spare. Here's the quick answer.

Before the advent of clocks, we used sundials. In the northern hemisphere, the shadows rotated in the direction we now call “clockwise.” The clock hands were built to mimic the natural movement of the sun. If clocks had been invented in the southern hemisphere, “clockwise” would mean just the opposite.
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Old 30 May 2023, 10:22 PM   #6
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Thanks for posting.

If you don't have 15 minutes to spare. Here's the quick answer.

Before the advent of clocks, we used sundials. In the northern hemisphere, the shadows rotated in the direction we now call “clockwise.” The clock hands were built to mimic the natural movement of the sun. If clocks had been invented in the southern hemisphere, “clockwise” would mean just the opposite.
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Thank you Mark, had never pondered this question
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Old 31 May 2023, 07:36 AM   #7
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I feel "Clock Wiser." Thanks!
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Old 31 May 2023, 10:16 AM   #8
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Because if they didn’t they would never show the correct time.



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA




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Old 31 May 2023, 10:23 AM   #9
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Because if they didn’t they would never show the correct time.







HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA









Oh gosh… I crack myself up
Hummm someone didn't bother to actually watch the video?

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Hummm someone didn't bother to actually watch the video?

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Video? What video?





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