On an infinite chessboard, there are 68 distinct squares that are exactly three knight's moves away from any starting square.
). Many mathematicians believe it is the last even number to have this exact property before higher numbers begin having three or more pairs. Because of its factorization ( On an infinite chessboard, there are 68 distinct
), a regular 68-sided polygon is considered constructible using only a compass and straightedge. 68 in Culture and Daily Life On an infinite chessboard
In restaurant slang, "68" is the opposite of "86" (which means to remove an item from the menu). A "68" means an item is back on the menu or available. often referred to simply as "68".
1968 is famously remembered as a landmark year of global social and political turbulence, often referred to simply as "68".