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Dear Mathematician: Dear Euclid

May 3, 2017

Geometry thanks Euclid for making it whole, with a few quick questions about Postulate #5.

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"Dear Euclid, You found me in fragments and made me whole. My gratitude is like a ray, extending forever in your direction. –Geometry. P.S. I have a few quick questions about Postulate #5 when you get the chance." [parallel lines] "I'm sure there must be a good reason…"

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