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There are exactly 46,972 legal starting positions in normal chess.
This number was calculated by considering all possible first moves for both players, including en passant possibilities. The calculation demonstrates how even simple games can have complex mathematical foundations.
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The optimal angle for a ladder against a wall is about 75.5 degrees.
This angle maximizes the height reachable while maintaining stability. It's an example of how calculus can solve practical...
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The golden ratio can be expressed as an infinite continued fraction of all 1s.
This representation is considered one of the most elegant in mathematics. It shows how a seemingly complex irrational...
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A circle has the largest area of any shape with the same perimeter.
This property, known as the isoperimetric inequality, explains why soap bubbles are spherical and why circular forms are...