Zinger · Roswell alien · 2003 Pocket Edition

Zinger #118: The A.D. used in early dates stands for “After…

Q: The A.D. used in early dates stands for “After Death,” which refers to the death of Jesus Christ. Fact or fiction?

A: Fiction. A.D. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase “anno Domini,” which means “in the year of the Lord.”

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