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Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)
Sun Nov 15, 2015, 04:53 AM Nov 2015

Exploring the Number 11

November is the 11th month - so anything related to November (food, weather, holidays, whatever)

11 = parallel lines = railroad tracks, roads, buildings, trees, fences, guitar strings - they are everywhere!

An 11-sided polygon is called a hendecagon - the Susan B Anthony dollar has a hendecagonal outline along the inside of its edges.



11 is the atomic number of the element sodium. Salt is a mixture of sodium and chloride, but still relates to the theme - 11.

Apollo 11

Eleven pipers piping is the gift on the 11th day of Christmas

The Major 11th chord - (Music...guitar, piano)

11 players on soccer/cricket/field hockey team

11 players on field at a time for an American football team.

Maple leaf on the Flag of Canada has 11 points.

The eleventh hour means the last possible moment to take care of something/late in the day. So, something left until the last possible minute. Someone rushing about...fast shopping, hurrying, moving with purpose etc..

Cards/Blackjack - A & Face card

Dice/craps - 7 or 11, called a natural..so dice showing 11...even just rolling dice.

11th sign of the zodiac - Aquarius water bearer...jugs of water, bottles of water.

Veterans Day

11th the letter of the alphabet - K

1th letter of the Greek alphabet - Lambda

11 objects/subjects...11 of anything.

Street signs (11th street, etc.)

Road signs (Exit 11, etc..)

Dewey Decimal - 011 is Bibliographies and catalogs

The "11 o'clock number" is a theatrical term for a song that takes place late in the second act. Usually something memorable. - So, someone singing on stage in a play? Or a child singing at home because it feels good - if it was a show stopper or just plain adorable - it counts.

11 candles on a birthday cake

11th year wedding anniversary - steel (traditional) fashion jewelry (modern)


Just in case people were looking for ideas. There's still plenty of time and lots of things to do with the number 11.








































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Exploring the Number 11 (Original Post) Solly Mack Nov 2015 OP
.... trusty elf Nov 2015 #1
lol! Exactly! Solly Mack Nov 2015 #3
Lauding Solly Mack, Mira Nov 2015 #2
Thanks, Mira. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #4
Great list! mnhtnbb Nov 2015 #5
Excellent idea! I've seen some beautifully displayed house numbers before. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #11
11 in Roman numerals is XI Binkie The Clown Nov 2015 #6
The number of the house across from #10 Downing Street. alfredo Nov 2015 #8
lol! It is amazing. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #9
Eleven is the number of teeth at a Tea Party rally. alfredo Nov 2015 #7
Yeah, but who wants to see that photo? Solly Mack Nov 2015 #10
There's a market for everything. alfredo Nov 2015 #12
True. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #13
Vanilla Ice comes to mind. alfredo Nov 2015 #14
You need to fill your head with better things. :) Solly Mack Nov 2015 #15
True. I got attacked by a dog today, but I was able to fight it off. alfredo Nov 2015 #16
That'll get the adrenaline going. You OK? Solly Mack Nov 2015 #17
I used to be a mail carrier. I'm used to such encounters alfredo Nov 2015 #18
You're a pro then. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #19
It's not a skill I wanted to develop. alfredo Nov 2015 #20
That happens a lot in life. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #21

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)
4. Thanks, Mira.
Sun Nov 15, 2015, 11:43 AM
Nov 2015

I looked about the inner-tubes for the number 11. Hoping to be helpful.

I've started seeing the number everywhere now.

mnhtnbb

(31,404 posts)
5. Great list!
Sun Nov 15, 2015, 01:04 PM
Nov 2015

I'll add another: a great front door with the #11 over it or next to it, or even a photogenic/picturesque/eye-catching
house with the number #11 prominently displayed.

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)
6. 11 in Roman numerals is XI
Sun Nov 15, 2015, 01:08 PM
Nov 2015

and Xi is the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet, so 11 = 14.
11 in binary is 1011, but 1011 decimal divided by 3 is 337 which is 30 x 11 + 7 (7 being half of 14) thus proving that everything in the universe is connected.

Bonus fact: 337 decimal is 223 octal, which in decimal is 20 x 11 + 3. Isn't math amazing?

alfredo

(60,075 posts)
16. True. I got attacked by a dog today, but I was able to fight it off.
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 01:21 AM
Nov 2015

I hated kicking a dog, but it was him or me. The kick was off center, but connected enough to make it stop its attack. The owner knew he did wrong by letting it off its leash.

Solly Mack

(90,787 posts)
17. That'll get the adrenaline going. You OK?
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 01:30 AM
Nov 2015

I wouldn't want to hurt an animal either, but I would defend myself. Poor doggy; thoughtless owner.

I have I scar I've had for over 40 years from a dog attack. On my arm, ugly little thing. Small dog. Mean thing.

alfredo

(60,075 posts)
18. I used to be a mail carrier. I'm used to such encounters
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 01:40 AM
Nov 2015

I will post some images at the bike polo feld where the attack happened.

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