The rule of 72 is a quick back-of-the-envelope investment calculation technique. In this article, you learn the mathematics and risks behind this rule!
How To Use Science To Detect Fraud?
Using science to detect fraud is nothing fancy. What is fancy is the awareness about the topic that I will be covering in this article: Benford's law!
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 Easy Is It Really To Predict The Future?
It takes skill and knowledge to predict the future. In fact, most scientific methods revolve around this notion. Yet, we are unable to predict the future. Why?
How To Quickly Calculate Percentages In The Head?
How often do you typically need to quickly calculate percentages in the head? More often than you think, and there is often money involved in the decision.
How To Multiply Any Number By 11 In The Head?
Have you been looking for a fast method to multiply any number by 11 in the head? Then you’ve arrived at the right place! Jokes aside, this could be useful.
How To Use Mathematics To Choose A Life Partner?
Who in their right mind would use mathematics to choose a life partner? When you are choosing a life partner, mathematics is probably not on your RADAR.
How To Use Science To Win At Rock-Paper-Scissors?
If you are interested in winning a random game of rock-paper-scissors at a party or two, read along. The strategy is surprisingly counterintuitive.
The Fascinating Reason Why Temperature Has No Upper Limit?
Did you know that temperature has a lower limit of -273.15°C, and yet it has no upper limit? In this article, we look at why temperature has no upper limit.