Number sequences that aren't (mathematical).

Uncwilly · 2019-04-04, 00:13

Sometimes one runs across number sequences that have meaning, but are not mathematical sequences.

Here is an example:

1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4

This is a cylinder firing order commonly used in 6 cylinder inline engines. It is a finite sequence. Some people can rattle it off in their sleep or would respond Pavlovianly "6-2-4" if someone said "1-5-3".

So, the idea is to present sequences of numbers that have no direct mathematical meaning in their original usage. The other people get to guess what the meaning is. It has to be a sequence an not just a number. (i.e. 57 for the Heinz varieties does not count, but 24-36-19 as a safe combination of note in a movie would).

Here is the first one (the older crowd may guess it easier):
7-3-6-5-0-0-0

DO NOT pm me. Post guesses here (please spoilerize the guess.) I will confirm when we have the correct answer. Once we do, somebody else post a new sequence.
If you find that the answer is very easy, wait and give others a chance to play.

This one is a little bit of a cheat. It takes some interpretation.

rudy235 · 2019-04-04, 04:05

PEnnsylvania 6-5000

[URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEnnsylvania_6-5000"]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEnnsylvania_6-5000[/URL]

petrw1 · 2019-04-04, 05:18

8 5 4 9 1 7 6 3 2

retina · 2019-04-04, 05:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by petrw1

8 5 4 9 1 7 6 3 2

The digits ordered in alphabetical order when spelled in English.

8 6 7 5 3 0 9

petrw1 · 2019-04-04, 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by retina

The digits ordered in alphabetical order when spelled in English.

8 6 7 5 3 0 9

Jenny

rudy235 · 2019-04-04, 05:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by petrw1

Jenny

The problem with this thread is that in actuality it is more difficult to suggest any obscure sequence than to find the answer,

A google search of 8675309 takes 0.44 seconds.

A search for 8 5 4 9 1 7 6 3 2 takes 0.66 seconds
Sorry!

Uncwilly · 2019-04-04, 05:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudy235

PEnnsylvania 6-5000

Correct!

Uncwilly · 2019-04-04, 05:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudy235

The problem with this thread is that in actuality it is more difficult to suggest any obscure sequence than to find the answer,

Google is a cheat.

Uncwilly · 2019-04-04, 06:00

6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 1 6 3 1

rudy235 · 2019-04-04, 06:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncwilly

Google is a cheat.

FWIW I did not google PE 65000 .

retina · 2019-04-04, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncwilly

6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 1 6 3 1

Date of the first Sunday of each month in 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

2019-04-04, 00:13	#1
Uncwilly 6809 > 6502 """"""""""""""""""" Aug 2003 101×103 Posts 9786₁₀ Posts	Number sequences that aren't (mathematical). Sometimes one runs across number sequences that have meaning, but are not mathematical sequences. Here is an example: 1, 5, 3, 6, 2, 4 This is a cylinder firing order commonly used in 6 cylinder inline engines. It is a finite sequence. Some people can rattle it off in their sleep or would respond Pavlovianly "6-2-4" if someone said "1-5-3". So, the idea is to present sequences of numbers that have no direct mathematical meaning in their original usage. The other people get to guess what the meaning is. It has to be a sequence an not just a number. (i.e. 57 for the Heinz varieties does not count, but 24-36-19 as a safe combination of note in a movie would). Here is the first one (the older crowd may guess it easier): 7-3-6-5-0-0-0 DO NOT pm me. Post guesses here (please spoilerize the guess.) I will confirm when we have the correct answer. Once we do, somebody else post a new sequence. If you find that the answer is very easy, wait and give others a chance to play. This one is a little bit of a cheat. It takes some interpretation.

2019-04-04, 04:05	#2
rudy235 Jun 2015 Vallejo, CA/. 2·7·71 Posts	PEnnsylvania 6-5000 [URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEnnsylvania_6-5000"]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PEnnsylvania_6-5000[/URL] Last fiddled with by rudy235 on 2019-04-04 at 04:07

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