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[oldmisery]

Originally based on the hands of a clock, it has changed only a little since those days. It is still in common use today and is often seen on TV. What is it ?

[valerieb1254]

Only thing that keeps coming to mind is the clock on Countdown on TV,I'm probably way off the mark.

[pa___ul3]

could it be those set top TV aerials?

[valerieb1254]

That sounds better than mine pa__ul3

[oldmisery]

the set top aerial sounds good , I'll give it a try on Sunday. Thanks to you both.

[squarebear]

The scoring system in tennis, which goes 15, 30, 40 was originally based on a clock face.

[squarebear]

"The scoring system is also sometimes said to have medieval and French roots. A clock face was used on court, with a quarter move of the hand to indicate a score of fifteen, thirty, and forty-five. When the hand moved to sixty, the game was over. "

[oldmisery]

squarebear, it never fails to amaze me of the diversity of knowledge abounding on the AB.It's a cracking answer and shows your eclectic answer base, GREAT.

[oldmisery]

Result:- squarebear 1, Radio Station 0