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Giuseppe Luigi Lagrangia was born in Turin in 1736. He later moved to France naturalized french and adapted his name to Joseph-Louis Lagrange

Posted on 2020/11/11 by Carl Robitaille

Giuseppe Luigi Lagrangia was born in Turin 🇮🇹 in 1736. He later moved to France 🇫🇷 naturalized french and adapted his name to Joseph-Louis Lagrange. pic.twitter.com/IhAdpmVq1A
— Fermat's Library (@fermatslibrary) November 11, 2020

Inside the Secret Math Society Known Simply as Nicolas Bourbaki

Posted on 2020/11/09 by Carl Robitaille

Inside the Secret Math Society Known Simply as Nicolas Bourbaki

Five Things You Can’t Do On British Television

Posted on 2020/11/09 by Carl Robitaille

“The advancement and perfection of mathematics are intimately connected with the prosperity of the State” – Napoleon

Posted on 2020/11/09 by Carl Robitaille

"The advancement and perfection of mathematics are intimately connected with the prosperity of the State" – Napoleon pic.twitter.com/PuDmWLvQvj
— Fermat's Library (@fermatslibrary) November 9, 2020

Quelques éléments sur la sociologie de l’électorat américain et son évolution

Posted on 2020/11/08 by Carl Robitaille

🇺🇸📊Quelques éléments sur la sociologie de l'électorat américain et son évolution, issus de l'exit poll réalisé auprès de 16 000 électeurs (en présentiel ou par correspondance) 👇
— mathieu gallard (@mathieugallard) November 5, 2020

Falling fertility around the world, 100+ years.

Posted on 2020/11/08 by Carl Robitaille

Falling fertility around the world, 100+ years.

Animation by @toddrjones shows the falling fertility around the world over the last 100+ years. Overpopulation is an overrated problem. While there are plenty of environmental problems pulling the population lever isn't needed. Source: https://t.co/yVbMywFNj2 pic.twitter.com/heGtQoKzZc
— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) November 8, 2020

108 years of paving history: Indianapolis

Posted on 2020/11/08 by Carl Robitaille

This is a core sample from the race track in Indianapolis. It started with brick 🧱 Over the years more and more layers were put on top. pic.twitter.com/6gdkRMNPj3
— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) February 26, 2019

Here’s an example of a problem from the first International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)

Posted on 2020/11/08 by Carl Robitaille

Here's an example of a problem from the first International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) whose solution is accessible to anyone with basic understanding of math. The solution fits in a single tweet. pic.twitter.com/X8G3PfcNEr
— Fermat's Library (@fermatslibrary) November 8, 2020

Leonardo’s map of the city of Imola made in 1501

Posted on 2020/11/08 by Carl Robitaille

Leonardo’s map of the city of Imola made in 1501

How Hard is it to Get Into Oxford University?

Posted on 2020/11/08 by Carl Robitaille