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Which topic is represented by the Dewey decimal number 666?

Question #151256. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jun 14 2024.
Originally posted Jun 14 2024 8:03 PM.

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Answer has 2 votes.
666 pertains to ceramics, including glass, clay and cement.
The Melvil Decimal System (MDS) is named after Melvil Dewey, whose Dewey Decimal System is used by libraries around the world.
link https://www.librarything.com/mds/666

The system breaks down like this:
600 is Technology
660 is Chemical Technology
666 is Ceramics

666.6 would denote Other Ceramics
Response last updated by psnz on Jun 14 2024.
Jun 14 2024, 8:05 PM
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