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360° — a full rotation
The division of a circle into 360 degrees traces to Babylonian mathematics — the Babylonians used a sexagesimal number system. 360 is divisible by 24 numbers, making it extremely convenient for dividing into fractions.
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Xbox 360 — legendary console
The Xbox 360, released by Microsoft in 2005, became one of the best-selling game consoles — over 84 million units. The name symbolizes '360° total immersion'. Halo 3 and GTA IV were its hits.
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360-day year in ancient calendars
Many ancient civilizations — Egyptians, Babylonians, Maya — used a 360-day administrative year, adding 5–6 extra days. This simplified calculations and gave the year a 'round' shape.
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