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the easiest way to get the largest 5 numbers from column in MySQL database

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am lookin for the easiest way to get the largest 5 numbers from column in MySQL database, the only way i know is by going through all rows and saving the highest values, any other ways??
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@NogDogFeb 12.2008 — <i>
</i>SELECT column FROM table ORDER BY column DESC LIMIT 5
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@SZeroauthorFeb 12.2008 — lolz never thought of that.. ty..
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