Think Puzzles and Think Cool Math
Here are some essays illustrating astounding tidbits of mathematical delight. And here are some purely visual puzzles to surprise.
The true joy in mathematics, the true hook that compels mathematicians to devote their careers to the subject, comes from a sense of boundless wonder induced by the subject. There is transcendental beauty, there are deep and intriguing connections, there are surprises and rewards, and there is play and creativity. Mathematics has very little to do with crunching numbers. Mathematics is a landscape of ideas and wonders.
Here are some jewels for you to behold ...
- The Brownie Puzzle (VIDEO!)
- Wire-Cutting Problem (VIDEO!)
- Locker Puzzle (VIDEO!)
- Which Mean do you Mean? (VIDEO!)
- Path Walking and Probability Theory (VIDEO!)
- Average Age Puzzle (VIDEO!)
- There are more Triangular numbers than Square numbers! (VIDEO!)
- Milk and Soda Puzzle (VIDEO!)
- SURPRISING FIBONACCI APPEARANCES!
- An Euler Gem: Distinct Partitions and Odd Partitions (VIDEO!)