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When people in some places are more likely to be bitten by a snake or cobra during a lockdown than contracting the coronavirus—these venomous reptiles are being spotted more frequently as they search for smaller or middle sized animals, which have moved away from their natural habitat, to survive.
Due to frequent lockdowns in a number of cities in China, people are more afraid of Covid-🐍 than Covid-19.
by MathPlus July 5, 2022
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God, the Great Mathematician, dislikes immoral algebra, but delights in accurate weights or honest scales.
by MathPlus May 19, 2021
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Unlike teachers employed by self-help groups, who tend to be of the same race as that of the students, volunteers from Math Kaki come from all racial groups and economic backgrounds, who have a heart to raise the mathematical proficiency level of those under their charge, regardless of their race, religion, or orientation.
by MathPlus September 19, 2021
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Samuel wouldn’t be where he’s today had he not been a delete expert—more often than not, he’s able to neutralize any negative or doubtful thought with a positive biblical verse.
by MathPlus December 23, 2018
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The bar model method is so addictive that an unhealthy number of Singapore math students in middle school, who are expected to use algebra to solve challenging math questions, couldn’t be weaned from it.
by MathPlus November 25, 2020
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Besides probing his business malpractices, and political collusions and treasons with foreign powers, Trumpol investigators are also looking at alleged prostitution or escort activities the ex-president was involved in before he moved into the White House.
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Christian educators and parents are sms-ing and tweeting #Pray4SgMath to fellow believers, as they’ve faith that their answered prayers would prevent Donald Trump from politicizing the K–12 math education, by making Singapore math titles wallet-friendly.
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