On 59

Why a tribute to 59? Well, sometime in February I turned 59, so that’s a good enough reason for me. For tributes to other numbers, see Category > Numbers in the sidebar or click here.  Meanwhile, here’s more about fifty nine than you ever wanted to know. In Language Fifty nine is the same as [...]

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On by Numbers

I image most of us are aware of paint by numbers – and probably have tried it at least once. But this post is not about aforementioned craft classic – nor is it about a significant number in my life that is surrounded by a boatload of factoids that Trivial Pursuit doesn’t even cover. It [...]

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On 55

As you will see, 55 is an interesting number in many ways. No matter if it is fifty five, padesát pět, fünfzig fünf, cinquanta cinque, femtio fem, LV, or whatever language one chooses, this post is for my wife and everyone else who are in the fifty fifth year of life – which includes the [...]

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On a Piece of Pi

Pi – Known as the symbol π Pi – a mathematical constant of 3.14 and to infinity (Here’s a link of Pi with a million decimals) Pi – a ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter Pi – a ratio used in many formulas in mathematics, science, and engineering Pi – an irrational number [...]

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On 58

I’m 58, but since 59 is close, my chances to post this are diminishing. Whether it’s fifty eight, elli sekiz, cinquanta otto, femti åtte, Vijftig acht, or LVIII – it’s time for bountiful trivia buffet about 58. In Mathematics Fifty-eight is the sum of the first seven prime numbers, an 11-gonal number, and a Smith [...]

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