For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years ...

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Most of us have little trouble working out how many millilitres are in 2.4 litres of water (it’s 2,400). But the same can’t ...

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In this excerpt from the new book 'Speak Data,' the Wharton professor and best-selling author shares his thoughts on how we ...

In most cases, no usually means, well “no.” But the combination of n and o can also refer to something else: “number.” You’ll ...

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Harvard University officials have recently raised the alarm on grade inflation. More than 60% of grades awarded to students have been A's. That's up 25% from two decades ago.

Who'd have guessed all those marks on cash have a practical purpose? At least on one smaller currency denomination, this seal ...

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April Wilkerson demonstrates a quick way to scribe neatly around a post for tight, professional fits. California Supreme ...