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Gabriel’s Horn

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Or: 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, 2008

Scientists 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, 2008

A 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, 2008

How to pick the lock on handcuffs

Sunday, March 16th, 2008
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