

10:08 is the other time that is often used for analog clocks in store displays, because like 1:50 it makes the hands into the shape of a check mark. My favorite though is when digital clocks are ALSO set to 10:08 as a reference to that even though there are no hands!
They actually just pressed reeds into soft clay, then fired the tablet in a kiln. It probably took the same amount of time to write that as with any modern writing implements