Albert Einstein was intrigued by a simple puzzle: an old car must travel 2 miles at an average of 30 mph. The twist? Its structure makes the solution impossible. Can you solve it?

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The Indian government declared National Mathematics Day in 2012 to honour the valuable contributions made by mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Srinivasa Ramanujan was an Indian math genius who failed college but independently reinvented mathematics. His life, celebrated on National Mathematics Day, is a testament to pure obsession and a mind ...

Celebrate National Mathematics Day on December 22, honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan's legacy. Discover how math extends beyond the classroom into daily life, finance, technology, and problem-solving.