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Mathematical Emotions: Nanotriumph

January 25, 2017

Nanotriumph: a small but nonzero victory.

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Nanotriumph: a small but nonzero victory. "Yes! I've proved that if my formula fails, it will do so for at least two values! Progress!"

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