From Base42

Base 42

base four squared

The key concept in base 42 is that base 16 digits are constructed from base 4 symbols. Once you learn the symbols and basic maths in base 4 you can quickly reconstruct base 16 numbers and their mental calculation tables. Base42 uses a unique set of glyphs and sounds so that it can coexist peacefully with the base 10 representation in your head. Note: "base42" is used without sub/super scripts for more readable inline text.

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Miscellany

The wikipedia douglas adams "42" article has some interesting ideas about bases and the number 42.

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