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North Korean Variant

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

Masiku

Short for “mask haiku.” A three-line poem, written in a 5-7-5 syllable count, that can help activate the oft-atrophied right part of the brain, which is responsible for creativity in the arts.

Let’s indulge in some masikus.

MASK & MATH

Both hide much from us.
If we could see what’s behind
Fear would have to flee.

THE MASK OF MATH

Math won’t reveal much
Until we use our mind’s eye
To see its beauty.

THE MATH OF MASK

Mask diplomacy.
China and Russia ship them
By the ten millions.

by MathPlus April 20, 2021

Maskerick

A limerick on the mixed messages mask wearing is sending to the public, be it as a symbol of political rebellion against the authorities, the selfish attitude by maskholes whose inept leader mocked mask-wearers, or as a protective shield against infection even for vaccinated folks.

A maskerick that was composed in the aftermath of mask myths propagated by some selfish diehard Trumpists or QAnonists is:

Three maskholes-finalists emerged for the ignoble “Maskhole of the Year” award.
Donald J. Trump, Rand Paul, and Ted Cruz from a dirty dozen names put forward.
From the unholy trinity, who refuse to wear a face mask in public out of sheer vanity,
Whose odds are the highest in clinching the notorious prize on this side of eternity?
Wouldn’t it be a surprise if one Trumpublican beats his vain boss for the reward?

by MathPlus April 20, 2021

Piometry

The use of art to creatively depict the number π to make it appear like porn math to an oft-innumerate public—when the most famous constant in mathematics looks pleasing to their naked eye albeit it is probably not so to their mind’s eye.

Even mathophobic artists couldn’t resist from indulging in some piometry every now and then to give their audience a faux appreciation of numerical or symbolic elegance.

by MathPlus April 21, 2021

666-Vaccinated

The devilish term sarcastically used by brainwashed Fox News viewers and diehard Trumpublican evangelicals, or by those who only watch right-wing media channels, for a “vaccine passport,” which these anti-vaxxers would need if they wished to fly to countries that only welcome immunized passengers.

Guesstimate how many 666-vaccinated documents would be issued in the United States in 2021.

by MathPlus April 21, 2021

Aha!

Short for mathematical enlightenment. That breakthrough thinking moment or insight you experience after trying to solve a seemingly unsolvable math problem.

Solving mathematical quickies is an inexpensive way to activating the oft-atrophied right part of the brain, which would increase the chances of experiencing an aha!—when thinking laterally or even paradoxically often acts as a catalyst to finding the solution to an apparently wicked problem.

by MathPlus April 22, 2021

Don't Trust Covid-19 Vaccines.

The commandment by anti-mask and anti-vaccine clergy to their oft-uncritical or gullible congregations, who trust their pastors more than their doctors.

Some church or cult leaders under the cover of religion or viral protection would push their political agenda, by selfishly warning their members: “Don't trust Covid-19 vaccines.”

by MathPlus April 24, 2021