"The deep study of nature is the most fruitful source of mathematical discovery." -- (Joseph Fourier, 1768-1830)
Michael Stifel (Germany, 1486-1567). One of the great algebraists of the 16th century, Stifel was a number mystic. He prophesied the end of the world on Oct. 3, 1533. When this event failed to happen, he had to take refuge in a prison to escape the wrath of peasants who gave up all of their worldly goods to follow him to Heaven. Extremely anti-Catholic, he produced a "proof" that Pope Leo X was the antichrist described in the Bible. (Revelation 13:18 ).
When Herkimer was a playboy, where did he record his daily activities?
Answer: In a loose-life notebook.
Herky's friends:
CARA VAN...likes to lead multi-car tours.
PATTY MELT.. she loves grilled sandwiches with cheese topping.
ASSIGNMENT #30
Assignment due after the test on Chapter 4.
Reading: Section 5.1, pages 245-261, including SUMMARY.
Exercises: None. Concentrate on the reading and the terminology introduced in this section.
