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Forty is the only number with its letters in alphabetical order whereas One is the only number with its letters in reverse alphabetical order.

May 20, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: “Forty” is the only number with its letters in alphabetical order whereas “One” is the only number with its letters in reverse alphabetical order.

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