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Guest  +  68564 Wed, 19 Jan 05 08:56 AM
Which is correct..... He lived during the 1900's. or He lived during the 1900s. ??
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Mister Micawber  +  68570 Wed, 19 Jan 05 09:34 AM

Both are in use. I use no apostrophe for plural except under extreme duress-- as in 'mind your p's and q's.'

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