[VOA]

I just wish I could have gotten their numbering system down well enough
so I can get the date on old movie credits.

[Lauren BaRecall]

MMIV = 2004 :o)

[OSHA]

V = 5
O = 0
A = -3,234,231.8758932

[visualops]

It's quite simple!
http://www.alsirat.com/symbols/latindates.html

[Cronos]

Easy:
I = 1
V = 5
IV = 5 - 1 = 4
VI = 5 + 1 = 6
X = 10
C = 100
D = 500
L = 50
M = 1000

So MCMLXXXXIX is 1999 while MM = 2000

[VermiciousKnid]

One time, when I was in the third grade, our class had misbehaved at recess.

As punishment, the teacher assigned us the following:

Write the numbers 1-1000.

In Roman numerals.

If I recall correctly, our class NEVER misbehaved (as a class) again.

I've told this story to my own third grader, who is astonished at the swiftness and severity of the punishments that were meted out to us. I told him to remember what I'd said, because I wouldn't have any problem giving him the same exact assignment should HE misbehave at school.

Of course....I'd actually have to teach him the Roman numerals first, 'cause they don't teach THAT anymore, either.

Regards,