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When Dictator Kim’s rogue scientists are covertly working on a few hybrids of presently known corona variants with the aim of releasing them into unfriendly nations that want to end his three-generation dynasty, or that refuse to remove any trade sanctions against the recluse kingdom.
What are the odds that the detection of the deadliest North Korean variant on US shores and those of its allies could lead to the flattening of Pyongyang?
by MathPlus May 31, 2021
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To protect against variants like Covid-⍺, Covid-𝛿, and Covid-λ, getting vaccinated, avoiding international travel, mask wearing, physical distancing from others, and not attending large social gatherings would minimize the odds of infection and reinfection.
by MathPlus August 8, 2021
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How much is the Covid economy worth annually, as big and small developed countries leverage on the misfortunes of other nations to revive their economy and increase their GDP?
by MathPlus August 11, 2021
Get the The Covid Economy mug.When the sight or sound of the symbol π triggers a negative reaction in people’s mind, which makes them feel or think that they are hopeless at school math or algebra or geometry—common symptoms are momentary blackout, faster heartbeat, and sweaty palms.
Guesstimate how many millions of otherwise educated folks worldwide suffer from some form of pi inferiority complex every year.
by MathPlus August 20, 2021
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Guesstimate how many Singaporeans suffering from lazy-roo would develop health or mobility issues every year long before they could afford to retire.
by MathPlus August 20, 2021
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If math teachers, editors, and writers thought like a math DJ, the public perception of math being a dull or difficult school subject would be a thing of the past.
by MathPlus August 20, 2021
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Most math teachers are I-shaped; some are T-shaped (a generalist to a shallow level with a depth of skill in one field), and very few are π-shaped persons.
by MathPlus August 20, 2021
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