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Naked Algebra

The use of variables, equations, or inequalities to poke fun at the adulterous adventures of financially corrupt ex-presidents or ex-prime ministers, and of morally bankrupt priests or Pharisees, who continually deny having an affair with paid porn stars or Playboy models in spite of indisputable proof of hush money being involved to cover up their cheating habits.
A quick-and-dirty naked algebra question, which was censored by Floridian “woke math” educators, is the following: “Two b’s for $x + $130K + $y fine (and $z for possible bribery in exchange for a shorter stay behind bars). Guesstimate x, y, and z.”
by Fasters April 3, 2023
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Think Like π

The mathematical equivalent of thinking like a child, who uniquely looks at the world imaginatively, playfully, or creatively, much to the delight of others who might even experience an aha! moment from their spontaneous response or behavior.
If mathematical constants like e and 𝛷 were to think like π, by freely and consciously promoting themselves regularly, there is no reason that they couldn’t be as popular and interesting as the beloved beautiful pi.
by Fasters December 25, 2021
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Thailand Math

Math questions on food, drinks, and consumer items (toothpaste, lipsticks, skin lotions, etc.) that contain cannabis or its derivatives, which poses a health or moral threat to concerned or conservative parents, pastors, and politicians.
A raw math manuscript, which defines “green products” as those containing marijuana in controlled amounts, was leaked out to some expatriate teachers in an international school in Bangkok. One such Thailand math question is the following: “Two green cookies and a cup of green coffee cost 415 Baht. Three green cookies and two cups of green coffee cost 710 Baht. What much is a green cookie?” Answer: 120 Baht.
by Fasters September 12, 2022
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Mala Math

HOT (higher-order thinking) math questions that give you an intellectual kick to the point that they could temporarily numb your mind before you experience an aha! in solving them—mala is a spicy and numbing seasoning made from Sichuan peppercorn and chilli.
Geeks in Singapore who are attending enrichment math programmes from premium tuition centers have been begging their coaches for more mala math quickies and trickies and toughies to satisfy their mathematical cravings.
by Fasters December 29, 2021
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Unnatural Six

The joy of recreationally playing with the magical properties of the number six, or toying around with its numeral when written in different languages, to arouse excitement, with the hope of experiencing an aha!
A creative question on unnatural six that may be posed is: “Give at least half a dozen solutions to ‘What is half of six?’”
by Fasters April 3, 2022
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Pi Reincarnation

When the number π has undergone many transformations over the centuries from being merely associated to a circle to identifying itself with infinite series, the bell curve, and even the possible communication with extraterrestrials—from geometry and trigonometry to statistics and probability to infinity and astronomy.
Last March, the Dalai Lama wishes everyone at the math conference, “Happy Pi Reincarnation!”
by Fasters February 2, 2022
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Pi Calling

When math geeks could experience a deeper relationship with mathematics’s most beloved constant, as they delight in her presence, who is more than willing to reveal more of her numerical or geometric secrets to those who seek her with all their heart, mind, and soul.
Like Jesus, Pi calling. Why not enjoy peace in her transcendental presence?
by Fasters December 12, 2022
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