A Problem Squared

127 = Labelling Consumables and Conceivable Numerals

A Problem Squared

Show Notes

🫘 Can we come up with some fun names for common pantry items? šŸ”¢ What's the smallest number that has never been written down in human history? šŸ§‚ And there’s a sprinkling of Any Other Business.

Numberphile’s take on a number NOBODY has thought of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdZrxkix9Mk

Every Time "67" Has Been Said on Numberphile, if you dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlJMJfPPnVA

Googolplex Written Out: http://www.googolplexwrittenout.com/

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