Mathematical Amazements and Surprises Virginia Judson McNeil Included in such popular beliefs

Included in such popular beliefs is the notion that so-called ancient astronauts (visitors from outer space) were responsible for wonders like the Pyramids

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Also among persons caring for AIDS sufferers in central cities

showing in each case that there is much room for doubt

Also included are instructions for a Presepio (a traditional Italian manger scene) and a Pinocchio marionette

Mathematical Amazements and Surprises Virginia Judson McNeil Included in such popular beliefsWhat are the odds of finding two people who share the same birth date in a room of thirty five? Most people would guess they're pretty low. In actuality, the probability is better than 80 percent. This is just one of many entertaining examples of mathematical curiosities presented in this book. If you have been waiting for a book that will evoke the delight and intrigue that mathematics has to offer, this is the book for you. Mathematics educators