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Mr. Chao Lu recited 67,890 digits of pi in 24 hours and 4 minutes

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

He successfully recited 67,890 digits of pi in 24 hours and 4 minutes[1] with an error at the 67,891st digit, saying it was a “5″, when it was actually a “0″. He stated he had 100,000 memorized, and was going … Continue reading →

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New Mirror That Does Not Have Blind Spots (MathInTheNews)

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Mathematics professor R. Andrew Hicks (Drexel University) received a U.S. patent for his redesign of the traditional side view mirror. According to a Drexel University press release, “Hicks designed his mirror using a mathematical algorithm that precisely controls the angle … Continue reading →

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