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TechNews / October 10, 2010

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Happy 10/10/10 Binary Day

The day is made up entirely of ones and zeros, the binary language for computing. Some other trivia about 10/10/10 0. Converting 101010 from binary to decimal gives 42, the answer to the meaning of life, the universe and…

The day is made up entirely of ones and zeros, the binary language for computing. Some other trivia about 10/10/10 0. Converting 101010 from binary to decimal gives 42, the answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything. 1. Apparently, it is a big day for marriages. The reason for the surge is a blend of superstition and symbolism, said Maria McBride, the wedding style director at Brides Magazine. “You cross your fingers and hope it lasts a lifetime,” she said, and so “a perfect 10, times 3” suggests good luck. Besides, Ms. McBride said, “You’ll never forget your anniversary.”