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How Easy Is It Really To Predict The Future?

Published on December 31, 2021 by Hemanth

Image of a postcard trying from victorian Germany in 1900 trying to predict the future year 2000. People are seen to be flying using dragon-wing and bee-wing like contraptions.

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 Imagination Helps You Get Good At Mental Math?

Published on December 31, 2021 by Hemanth

Imagination is the last word that comes to mind when you wish to get good at mental math. But it is crucial if you want to get good at mental math!

How To Quickly Calculate Percentages In The Head?

Published on December 27, 2021 by Hemanth

An image asking the question: What is 7% of 7200?

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.

Why Do You See Mirrors Flipping Words?

Published on December 25, 2021 by Hemanth

A photo explaining the concept of mirrors flipping words. In this photo, it appears that the text is flipped horizontally even before the reflection occurs.

Mirrors flipping words is a common observation, yet most of us don't know why. I represent our united curiosity about this topic and will be investigating it.

How To Run A Math Hotel With Infinite Rooms?

Published on December 25, 2021 by Hemanth

An image of a hotel with infinite rooms. The sign on top of the hotel says, "HOTEL FULL!". The stick figure of a person is standing outside the hotel with a question mark over the head.

What is so special about a math hotel with infinite rooms? For starters, it is a hotel that exists only in the mathematical world, where a game is to played!

What Really Happens When You Invent Infinite Infinities?

Published on December 23, 2021 by Hemanth

An image asking if infinite infinities are possible

‘Infinite Infinities’ is a crazy-sounding concept. Most people have issues wrapping their heads around the concept of infinity. Why infinite infinities then?

Why Are Analogue Computers Really On The Rise Again?

Published on December 22, 2021 by Hemanth

Analogue Computers Prototype by The Tube Roaster

Analogue computers have long been considered outdated technology. They used to be the pinnacle of computing until the 1970s, after which digital computing came.

Is It Time For Us To Reimagine Regular Education?

Published on December 21, 2021 by Hemanth

Before we reimagine regular education, let me ask you a question. Have you ever felt that a certain subject was just NOT for you? If yes, then read on!

How To Multiply Any Number By 11 In The Head?

Published on December 20, 2021 by Hemanth

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.

Why Do We Really Use The 12-Hour Clock?

Published on December 19, 2021 by Hemanth

An image of a 12-hour clock asking whether the time is in a.m. or p.m.

We use the 12-hour clock frequently in our daily lives. But the odd fact about it is that it is quite confusing to use. But why do we still continue to use it?

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