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What units are light years?

What units are light years? light-year, in astronomy, the distance traveled by light moving in a vacuum in the course of one year, at its accepted velocity of 299,792,458 metres per second (186,282 miles per second). A light-year equals about 9.46073 × 1012 km (5.87863 × 1012 miles), or 63,241 astronomical units.

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Who invented time and date?

Who invented time and date? Reckoning Dates ACCORDING TO archaeological evidence, the Babylonians and Egyptians began to measure time at least 5,000 years ago, introducing calendars to organize and coordinate communal activities and public events, to schedule the shipment of goods and, in particular, to regulate cycles of planting and harvesting.

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Is 35 years old middle aged?

Is 35 years old middle aged? Middle adulthood. This time span can be referred to as “middle age” and can be defined as the time between ages about 45 and about 65. Many changes may occur between young adulthood and this stage. The body may slow down and the middle aged might become more sensitive to diet, substance abuse, stress, and rest.

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Is over the hill 50 or 60?

Is over the hill 50 or 60? Generally speaking, turning 40 years old meant you were now over the hill. I remember my father’s 40th birthday specifically because of this, decorations abounded with the “over the hill” theme: napkins, balloons, banners, etc.

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What age is considered mid 40’s?

What age is considered mid 40’s? To my understanding, it means 40-45. If you want to express the period between 40 and 50 years age you just say “40s”, in the same way I would say “in your mid to late 40s” to express 45-50.