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1. Pythagoras: Birthmarks, Beans, and Brotherhoods

from Infinitely Irrational: A Math Podcast · host Infinitely Irrational

Episode 1: Birthmarks, Beans, and Brotherhoods We know Pythagoras was the leader of a brotherhood…or do we?  In the first of a three-part series on Pythagoras, we dive into some of the wild and supposed “truths” about one of the most famous and controversial Greek mathematicians/philosophers and attempt to answer the following questions: How can your birthmark can make you famous? Are beans really a magical fruit? What do either of these things have to do with math? Join Nathalie Vega-Rhodes and her friend Kay as they dive into mathematical adventures! Let us know your thoughts.  Follow us on Facebook or email us at [email protected].  For math and the research behind the episode, visit our webpage at www.infinitelyirrational.com We look forward to hearing from you!

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Episode 1: Birthmarks, Beans, and Brotherhoods We know Pythagoras was the leader of a brotherhood…or do we? In the first of a three-part series on Pythagoras, we dive into some of the wild and supposed “truths” about one of the most famous and controversial Greek mathematicians/philosophers and attempt to answer the following questions: How can your birthmark can make you famous? Are beans really a magical fruit? What do either of these things have to do with math?

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