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Who created the '<' and '>' symbols??? 🧵

Elizabeth I wanted to expand England's maritime presence in the world. A particular interest was the fresh new America.

This caused friction with Spain, so Elizabeth hired 'pirates' for the job...

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Who created the '<' and '>' symbols??? 🧵

Elizabeth I wanted to expand England's maritime presence in the world. A particular interest was the fresh new America.

This caused friction with Spain, so Elizabeth hired 'pirates' for the job...

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BakhShali manuscript described a method to calculate square root of a number in 3rd century CE.
Newton Raphson method is a poor copy.
Busting this scientifically!

#MathHistory 
BakhShali manuscript described a method to calculate square root of a number in 3rd century CE. 
Newton Raphson method is a poor copy. 
Busting this scientifically!
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13 Interesting Facts About in Ancient Africa 🌍 Discover where the oldest mathematical games in the world originated and other fun facts from mathematical discoveries and life in ancient Africa. bit.ly/2GiREzT Fun History

13 Interesting Facts About #Math in Ancient Africa 🌍 Discover where the oldest mathematical games in the world originated and other fun facts from mathematical discoveries and life in ancient Africa. bit.ly/2GiREzT #MathFun #MathHistory
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13 Interesting Facts About in Ancient Africa 🌍 Where the oldest mathematical games in the world originated and other fun facts from mathematical discoveries and life in ancient Africa. bit.ly/2ZaTsEv MINDs History

13 Interesting Facts About #Math in Ancient Africa 🌍 Where the oldest mathematical games in the world originated and other fun facts from mathematical discoveries and life in ancient Africa. bit.ly/2ZaTsEv #MathMINDs #MathHistory
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🎥Looking for things to watch? Try this documentary on the life of French mathematician Évariste Galois and his extraordinary scientific adventure. Thanks to Pilgrim Film Italy!
Eng: vimeo.com/235485937
Ita: vimeo.com/235374238

🎥Looking for things to watch? Try this documentary on the life of French mathematician Évariste Galois and his extraordinary scientific adventure. Thanks to Pilgrim Film Italy!
Eng: vimeo.com/235485937
Ita: vimeo.com/235374238

#scienceNeverStops #MathHistory #StayAtHome
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Today is - the day to celebrate the mother of computer programming and the achievements of all women in !
Not as familiar with Ada's life and legacy as you'd like? Learn more in this bio via HistoryExtra: ow.ly/vbvg30ma2hf

Today is #AdaLovelaceDay - the day to celebrate the mother of computer programming and the achievements of all women in #STEM! 
Not as familiar with Ada's life and legacy as you'd like? Learn more in this bio via @HistoryExtra: ow.ly/vbvg30ma2hf #mathhistory
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Last June I visited Trinity College, Cambridge and held a copy of Euclid owned and annotated by Isaac Newton. The same book is shown in the painting behind me. Hopefully, I'll soon be able to reveal the results of my inquiries about that painting.

Last June I visited Trinity College, Cambridge and held a copy of Euclid owned and annotated by Isaac Newton. The same book is shown in the painting behind me. Hopefully, I'll soon be able to reveal the results of my inquiries about that painting. #MathHistory
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'Mathematical Treatise in Nine Sections' by Qin Jiushao (1247) delves into diverse aspects of Song dynasty society: agriculture, astronomy, water management, urban planning, construction, surveying, taxation, armaments, and military. Read more en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathemati…

'Mathematical Treatise in Nine Sections' by Qin Jiushao (1247) delves into diverse aspects of Song dynasty society: agriculture, astronomy, water management, urban planning, construction, surveying, taxation, armaments, and military. Read more en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathemati…
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