Mark Martin wrote:
Richard Henry wrote:

Do you really think that XIIIX is a Roman numeral for 17?

I find it unfathomable as to why people persist in using Roman
numerals for any purpose of any kind. Though I suppose it wouldn't be a
fun day at the movies without an unreadable copyright date.

-Mark Martin

It goes with saying, sci.math guys know Roman Numerals,
except what they *mean*....