Fibonacci Introduced the Modern Numeral System to Europe Fact
Leonardo Fibonacci introduced the modern decimal numeral system (the Hindu–Arabic numeral system) to Europe in 1202. Before this Roman numerals were used.
Infinity
Infinity (∞) is a concept that describes something that is “not bound” (in theory), typically in math and physics where it has many real world applications.
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Ramanujan Had no Formal Training Fact
Srinivasa Ramanujan had no formal mathematics training in his early years. He did his research in isolation, rediscovering old theorems and producing new ones.
A System is a Set of Properties Fact
A system is any “bound”, finite, set of physical and/or conceptual properties (elements) such as physical objects, rules, or space time coordinates.
Gravitational Waves are Ripples in Spacetime Fact
Gravity is the result of the curvature of spacetime by matter. Non-symmetric acceleration of matter produces gravitational waves that ripple across the universe at light speed.
Infinity is a Number Myth
Infinity (∞) isn’t a number, it’s a concept. It describes something that can’t be expressed by a “finite” natural or real number.
There are Different Types of Infinity Fact
There are different types of infinity (∞) which differ by size, countability, “flavor” and more. Most types have practical real world applications.
Nothing Can Travel Faster Than the Speed of Light Fact
No “thing” (including particles) can travel faster than light speed, but some “non-things” can. In both ways “nothing travels faster than the speed of light”.
E=mc^2 (Mass and Energy are Equivalent) Fact
Einstein’s mass-energy equivalence equation (E=mc2) shows that mass and energy are equivalent (but not “exactly the same”) properties of a physical system.
Pi is an Irrational Number Fact
Pi (π) is an irrational number, meaning it represents a real number with a non-repeating pattern that can’t fully be expressed.
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The Paradox Principle
In practice, human action often has paradoxical or unintended effects. Sometimes effects or side effects even have the exact opposite effect as intended.