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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

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:

  • 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?

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