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Archive for March, 2008
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Thursday, March 27th, 2008Or: How to fit an infinite surface area into a finite space, and how that relates to my student debt
Gabriel’s Horn, a/k/a Torricelli’s Trumpet
There is a three-dimensional mathematical figure known as Gabriel’s Horn which has an infinite surface area and a finite volume. You create it by graphing y=x^(-1) where x >or = to […]
Happy Easter (and a belated Happy Purim)
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Scientists determine that fish can count, tell difference between one fish and two fish. Difference between red fish and blue fish to be determined in phase two.
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008A list of behaviors and viewpoints that I would not tolerate in a babysitter but that I am forced to tolerate in President George W. Bush
Friday, March 21st, 2008How to pick the lock on handcuffs
Sunday, March 16th, 2008« Previous Entries