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The Month in Math: December

December 1, 2019 Leave a comment

Interested in the highlights from the historical world of mathematics for the month of December? How about the answers to these questions?

In 1742, Euler presents the first concise statement of what famous theorem?
In 1908, Scientific American offers $500 to anyone who can come up with “a simple explanation” of what famous idea?

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November 1, 2019 Leave a comment

Interested in the highlights from the historical world of mathematics for the month of November? How about the answers to these questions?

Which mathematician’s burial was described as follows – “He was buried more like a robber than what he really was, the ornament of his century.”
Which mathematician described his discovery of non-Euclidean geometry as “From nothing I have created another entirely new world.”?

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October 1, 2019 Leave a comment

Interested in the highlights from the historical world of mathematics for the month of October? How about the answers to these questions?

In 1843, what does Sir William Hamilton invent during a walk along the Royal Canal in Dublin?
In 1903, Frank Cole gives his famous silent presentation about what unsolved math problem?

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September 1, 2019 Leave a comment

Interested in the highlights from the historical world of mathematics for the month of September? How about the answers to these questions?

What famous theorem does Kurt Godel present on Sept. 7, 1930?
Two of the most prolific mathematicians died during the month of September. Can you name both of them?

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Interested in the highlights from the historical world of mathematics for the month of August? How about the answers to these questions?

What famous scientist wrote to President Roosevelt on August 2, 1939?
What was the subject of the great debate between Tartaglia and Ferrari during this month in 1548?

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