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by kelnos 715 days ago
> It's just not true.

No one's saying it's true! All that's being claimed is that writers will often use phrases like "became an adult in their 18th year" or "was legally allowed to drink in their 21st year".

It's completely incorrect, but some people use it that way, and ultimately everyone understands what they actually mean.