Zero was a game changer.
Fermat's Library
 @fermatslibrary
12 Jan 2019
"The nine Indian figures are: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 With these nine figures, and with the sign 0 which the Arabs call zephir any number whatsoever is written" Leonardo Fibonacci introducing the Hindu–Arabic numeral system to Europe with his book Liber Abaci in 1202.
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Replying to @dinodaizovi
The earliest known zero, contained in the Bakhshali Manuscript, was on display in London. I had a chance to see it last year and highly recommend it if it should go on display again. qz.com/india/1091628/an-exhi…

Jan 13, 2019 · 4:16 PM UTC