The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets
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You may have watched hundreds of episodes of The Simpsons (and its sister show Futurama) without ever realizing that cleverly embedded in many plots are subtle references to mathematics, ranging from well-known equations to cutting-edge theorems and conjectures. That they exist, Simon Singh reveals, underscores the brilliance of the shows' writers, many of whom have advanced degrees in mathematics in addition to their unparalleled sense of humor.
While recounting memorable episodes such as "Bart the Genius" and "Homer3," Singh weaves in mathematical stories that explore everything from p to Mersenne primes, E
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Manufacturer: Bloomsbury USA
Release date: 29 October 2013
ISBN-10 : 1620402777 | ISBN-13: 9781620402771
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Release date: 29 October 2013
ISBN-10 : 1620402777 | ISBN-13: 9781620402771
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