History Of Large Numbers
Different cultures used different traditional numeral systems for naming large numbers. The extent of large numbers used varied in each culture.
Two interesting points in using large numbers are the confusion on the term billion and milliard in many countries, and the use of zillion to denote a very large number where precision is not required.
Read more about History Of Large Numbers: Ancient India, Classical Antiquity, Medieval India, Modern Use of Large Finite Numbers, Infinity
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