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Halafian pottery shows that early agricultural societies practiced advanced mathematical thinking through plant-based art long before writing.

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Brain teasers are a fun way to test one's thinking skills. These puzzles give the brain a quick workout. A recent challenge that went viral online has math lovers excited. The puzzle asks users to ...

An elementary school math question has left not only students but also a seasoned teacher—and much of the internet—scratching their heads. Bobby Seagull, @bobby_seagull, shared the puzzle his friend's ...

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