The octal 100 represents 8 × 8, or 64. 1000 is 8 × 8 × 8, or 512. One dollar in base ten would convert over to $1.44 in base eight, and $0.84 in base twelve.

If our hands had six fingers, math might be easier. (Image credit: Hand image via Shutterstock; Editing credit: Life's Little Mysteries) In this weekly series, Life's Little Mysteries provides ...

As incredible as our hands are, there's no telling whether they are just right, or merely good enough. Evolutionary biologists don't quite know why humans, and the vast majority of four-limbed ...

In this weekly series, Life's Little Mysteries provides expert answers to challenging questions. As incredible as our hands are — capable of everything from threading needles to splitting wooden ...