Strange Mathematics
For some reason, the number 37 keeps running through my head today. I've thought about it a little, and it's actually a rather fascinating number. Consider:
Wierd stuff, huh?
- 3 + 7 = 10
- | 3 - 7 | = 4
- 3 × 7 = 21
- 3 ÷ 7 = 0.42857
- 7 ÷ 3 = 2.33333
- 37 = 2187
- 73 = 343
- 37 is a sum of squares: 12 + 62 = 37
- 37 is a difference of cubes: 43 - 33 = 37
- 3! = 6; 7! = 5040; 3! × 7! = 30240; and 37! = 1.37637 × 1043 (roughly)
- [ 3 × ( 7 + 3 ) ] + 7 = 37
- XXXVII is 37 in Roman numerals.
- 100101 is 37 in binary numbers.
- 37 is the 12th prime number.
- There are 26 letter keys and 11 symbolic keys (i.e., `-=[]\;',./ ) on a standard keyboard, making a total of 37.
- Curtis has an electronic keyboard with 37 keys (~3 octaves).
- Seattle Seahawks running back Shawn Alexander wears number 37.
- So does Rockies pitcher Joe Kennedy.
- Rubidium (Rb) has an atomic number of 37.
- Normal human body temperature is 37º C.
Wierd stuff, huh?
9 Comments:
I agree, on the surface, it certainly looks that way....
By Michael, At May 17, 2005 10:32 AM
The fact that one of the Rockies wears #37 isn't something to celebrate, is it? Is there anything to celebrate about the Rockies? That said, I can think of 37 reasons to celebrate May 17.
By dilliwag, At May 17, 2005 2:13 PM
As for the Rockies, we can hope for future reasons to celebrate, perhaps. Clint Barmes is going to be a star one day, IMHO. With any luck, he'll still be with the Rocks when that happens.
As for 37 reasons to celebrate May 17th, let's hear 'em!
By Michael, At May 17, 2005 3:16 PM
Your Rockies post sounds suspiciously close to the Cubs' motto: Wait 'til next year!
By dilliwag, At May 17, 2005 4:43 PM
[T]he Cubs' motto: Wait 'til next year!
Hmm, wonder where I learned that one....
By Michael, At May 17, 2005 5:06 PM
Wait til next year . . . you'll be 38 (and still weird). Happy birthday, friend.
By dilliwag, At May 17, 2005 11:19 PM
Thank you, old friend. Just know that I take comfort in the fact that you'll always be both older and weirder than I am. ;)
By Michael, At May 18, 2005 6:27 AM
It's quite possible you're the oldest and weirdest, Curtis.
By dilliwag, At May 18, 2005 12:38 PM
Oldest, definitely. Wierdest?
::looks at pictures from wedding::
I don't think so.
By Michael, At May 19, 2005 9:23 AM
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