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History Tales·2mo ago·5 min
Teen Solves 70-Year Math Puzzle About Prime Numbers
A young math whiz cracked a tough riddle about prime numbers that stumped experts for decades. Discover the story behind this incredible achievement.
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History Tales·2mo ago·4 min
Seeing Numbers: The Strange Map of Prime Numbers
Ever wondered what prime numbers look like? Discover a stunning visual map that reveals hidden patterns in these fundamental building blocks of math.
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Old Internet·2mo ago·5 min
The Strange Story of How Cole Factored 2^67-1 in 1903
Discover the amazing story of Frank Nelson Cole, who factored a massive number, 2^67-1, in 1903 without a computer. A forgotten math legend.
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History Tales·2mo ago·5 min
The Prime Number Mystery: R49081 Found Online
Discover the strange story of R49081, a prime number that appeared online and sparked a mathematical puzzle. What's so special about it?
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