What is the general saying of "_____ 101"? It can be used for university studies, for example "physics 101" but there is a standard general saying (which can sound a little demeaning) implying the person is basic.
Here's how the L.A. Times refers to it: The driver of a big rig that slammed into the center divider of the 101 Freeway in Studio City during rush hour Tuesday morning was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, the California Highway Patrol said. [Emphasis added] By the way, the 101 is also called the Pacific Highway in some parts of California.
Many freshmen will kick off their college careers with courses like Psychology 101, English 101, or History 101. When and how did introductory classes get this special number?
At first I thought that " 101 " was a prononciation of " One-Null-One ", but then I found out that someone had wrote it down as " One-Ow-One ". I'm confused. Also: when I hear people pronouncing years like " 1902 " pronouncing the first two numbers first, are they saying: "Nineteen-Null-Two"? I would be grateful if you could also provide me with other examples in which the number "0" is ...
