Math can be downright interesting! For example, most mathematical equations were written in words before the 16th century! Could you imagine what that must have looked like?!
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The recognizable ‘Jeopardy!’ theme song was created by Merv Griffin, who claims the song only took 30 seconds to write. The song was originally written as a lullaby to help Griffin's son fall asleep, hence the gentle lilt to the melody. Since airing on TV, the song has become an ear-worm.
Many people have difficulties grasping exponential growth and its implications can be quite overwhelming. The current world record in paper folding is twelve times... a sheet of paper folded in half 103 times would be as thick as the entire observable universe!
There's National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28th, International Chocolate Day on September 13th, and, of course, National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day on November 7th. Which one would you rather sink your teeth into?
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The recognizable ‘Jeopardy!’ theme song was created by Merv Griffin, who claims the song only took 30 seconds to write. The song was originally written as a lullaby to help Griffin's son fall asleep, hence the gentle lilt to the melody. Since airing on TV, the song has become an ear-worm.
Many people have difficulties grasping exponential growth and its implications can be quite overwhelming. The current world record in paper folding is twelve times... a sheet of paper folded in half 103 times would be as thick as the entire observable universe!
There's National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28th, International Chocolate Day on September 13th, and, of course, National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day on November 7th. Which one would you rather sink your teeth into?
At one point in time, the King was, well, king! The Ace was actually the smallest card in the deck in terms of strength. Now look at him!