The anno domini (AD) dating system started in 525. The concept of zero did not make it to Europe until the 11th century.

It’s a New York thing

New York the state or NYC?

That is a belief that existed and maybe some still believe it, but I don’t think any large organizations would consider that canon. It’s generally considered a heresy, called Marcionism.

the mirror is reflecting the light emitted by the lamp better than a wall will do.

Will it? Maybe. You are making the assumption that specular reflection is better at reflecting than diffuse reflection, but that is a false assumption. It depends on the reflectivity of the wall and the mirror. A white wall can reflect more light than a mirror.

No, it’s better. There is a comparison in OP’s link. (rank choice is called Instant Runoff Voting)

Which part do you think he breached?

https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/code-of-ethics/

Did you try ‘walgreens theft’?

https://www.businessinsider.com/walgreens-shrink-rate-50-higher-retail-theft-2022-1
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/business/walgreens-shoplifting-retail

There are two articles in this post. The title you complain about is from the one you didn’t read.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/25/israel-intensifies-occupied-west-bank-raids-on-christmas-day
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/12/24/muted-christmas-as-palestinian-christians-mourn-for-gaza