base 10 number system

Subject:	base 10 number system
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Date:	30 Dec 2006 21:33:33 -0800
Newsgroups:	sci.math

I was just wondering why people tend to use a base 10 number system.  I
can't help but wonder if it is due to us having ten fingers.  Anyone
have any insight into this?

Thanks.

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