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How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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24 hours is probably the wrong answer.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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It lasted until 11:59:59 pm (midnight)

After that it was Tuesday

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Originally posted by roma45
24 hours is probably the wrong answer.
True.

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Originally posted by lemon lime
It lasted until 11:59:59 pm (midnight)

After that it was Tuesday
The question is how long ...?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
The question is how long ...?
Monday was one day long
September was 30 days long
September 12 was one day long
2016 was 366 days long

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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six letters? in monday

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
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So would this riddle work for other days as well? Any other day? Or is there something special about that day in particular that we're missing?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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Is it anything to do with the Mayan calendar?

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Originally posted by lemon lime
Monday was one day long
September was 30 days long
September 12 was one day long
2016 was 366 days long
No.

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Originally posted by roma45
six letters? in monday
No.

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Originally posted by apathist
So would this riddle work for other days as well? Any other day? Or is there something special about that day in particular that we're missing?
The date was chosen at random.

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Originally posted by venda
Is it anything to do with the Mayan calendar?
No.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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is the answer measured by time like 23 hours 59 seconds?

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
How long did Monday, September 12, 2016, last?

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Approx 48 hours.
I'd need more time to work out exact answer.


edit: I m make it 49 hours