Archive for the 'math' Category

"Thus, we believe that the SI system can not only rectify their failing prefix system but also honor the scientific progress of Northern California by formally establishing "hella-" as the prefix for 10^27."

Here's hoping they succeed, thereby strengthening the case for 10^30 to be designated as "wicked."

Rejiggered map projections. Reminds me a little of playing with Logo in 2nd grade.

Literary history of extremely large numbers. That changed the world.