maths
-
We’ve Crunched The Numbers In McDonald’s Monopoly Challenge To Find Your Chance Of Winning
McDonald’s Monopoly competition is back this month offering a chance to win expensive prizes, all for the price of a Big Mac. Given you could become tens of thousands of dollars richer by simply going on a Macca’s run, McDonald’s Monopoly games have in the past been subject to cheating and a multimillion-dollar scandal. But…
-
Take A Quick Tour Of The Mind-Boggling Universe Of Mathematics
Video: Maths is often considered synonymous with pain, boredom and frustration. It’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “Ugh, it’s like doing maths.” But maths is beautiful in theory, miraculous when applied and awe-inspiring at every turn.
-
The Twisted Logic Behind Why Airlines Sell Too Many Tickets
Each year, tens of thousands of passengers get bumped from their scheduled flights because of overbooking. A new video from TED-Ed explains why companies do it, and why you have a right to be pissed off when it happens.
-
Truly Interesting Animation Breaks Down The Story Behind Zero And Why It’s So Important
Video: The story of the history of maths and how zero came to be is actually quite fascinating! They should have taught us that instead of actual maths in high school, if you ask me. Thankfully, Hannah Fry tells us in the animation below all we need to know. There’s fascinating bits about how the…