Why bother with the question: “Is Zero really even or odd?” Well, I tracked down two historical events that make this question valid and relevant for anyone.
How Much String Would You Need To Wrap The Earth?
Let us say that you are to wrap the earth with a single piece of string around the equator. This math puzzle reveals an interesting aspect of human behaviour.
Can You Really Solve The Staircase Paradox?
The staircase paradox is one of those challenges that deeply questions our fundamental logic. It is a geometrical problem that has occurred in varying forms.
Why Earning More Leads To Lesser Satisfaction
Have you ever noticed how earning more leads to lesser satisfaction? And I don’t mean just money. This article goes explains this phenomenon using science.
Logarithms: The Long Forgotten Story Of Scientific Progress
Computing logarithms was not my favourite activity at school. It was much later that I understood the genius behind logarithms. In this article, I elaborate.
How To Use Mathematics To “Guess” Someone’s Age
Have you ever felt the urge to “guess” someone’s age? This urge is especially strongest when the person is too shy to talk about it. That’s where mathematics comes in handy. In this article, I’ll be sharing a nice little mathematical trick that will help you guess anyone’s age. I’ll give you two variations of […]
How To Solve The Doubling Puzzle?
The doubling puzzle has been popular among math enthusiasts for centuries now. In this article, I will be presenting a simplified version of this puzzle.
How To Use Science To Answer: “Should You Walk Or Run In The Rain?”
When you are caught off guard, should you walk or run in the rain? I was four or five years old when this question first crossed my mind. This article answers..
How To Tell A Real Law From A Fake One?
When was the last time you believed someone quoting a so-called scientific law? Telling a real law apart from a fake one is a necessary skill.
The Strong Law of Small Numbers
The strong law of small numbers was a scientific article originally written by R.K. Guy in 1988. This funny proposal teaches us how tricky small numbers can be!