23 August: 235

Today is the 235th day of the year. 10 facts about the number 235:

1. 235 Carolina is an asteroid discovered by Johann Palisa in 1883. It was named after Caroline Island, now part of Kiribati.
2. London Buses route 235 runs between North Brentford Quarter and Sunbury Village.
3. The Roman numeral for 235 is CCXXXV.
4. U-235 is the fissile isotope of Uranium used in the first atomic bombs.
5. The A235 is a road in England which runs between Purley and Thornton Heath Pond. It is in two sections since the middle section was the main shopping street of Croydon (North End), which is now pedestrianised.
6. The year 235 is said to mark the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire. It was a common year starting on Thursday known at the time as the Year of the Consulship of Severus and Quintianus. Also in this year, Pope Pontian became the first pope to abdicate.
7. 235 is written as 11101011 in Binary.
8. 235 Van Buren is a high-rise residential building in Chicago's Loop neighbourhood, near the Willis Tower.
9. 235 is the smallest number where the first two digits are prime numbers and add up to the third digit.
10. The number 235 resonates with self-sufficiency and independence, but also with companionship. People affected by the number prefer to be independent but will appreciate the benefits of teamwork. They are adventurous, optimistic, and creative.

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