03-10-2013, 05:23 PM | #11131 |
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A snippet of trivia I came across in a magazine the other day:
Robert Recorde invented something that I think is familiar to us all. What was his invention? A bonus point for giving the year he shared it with the world, to within 25 years or so. Another point for his country of birth. If this isn't swiftly answered by someone who just happens to know the answer, I'm sure the answer can be reached by some yes/no questions to narrow the field. Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 03-10-2013 at 05:48 PM. |
03-10-2013, 05:29 PM | #11132 |
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The 'to within 25 years or so' makes me think it must have been some time ago. I assume it must be a fairly fundamental thing - perhaps something that people wouldn't immediately think of as being something a single person invented.
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03-10-2013, 05:31 PM | #11133 |
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03-10-2013, 05:40 PM | #11134 | |
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03-10-2013, 05:41 PM | #11135 |
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Shayne, is it something on this blackboard (but the writer is blocking it)?
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03-10-2013, 05:44 PM | #11136 |
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If you could get her to move aside I could say for sure. But it is indeed quite possible.
On a whim, here's an extra available point: give Recorde's country of birth. Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 03-10-2013 at 05:47 PM. |
03-10-2013, 06:21 PM | #11137 |
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On the blackboard there are a lot of summation signs. Did he invent the first mechanical calculator? About 1850? Born in France?
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03-10-2013, 06:27 PM | #11138 |
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Those are very good guesses! But unfortunately incorrect.
Earlier than 1850. |
03-10-2013, 06:29 PM | #11139 |
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But it has something to do with maths? 1750?
Is it permitted to find the year first and then deduce what he invented? |
03-10-2013, 06:33 PM | #11140 |
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It is indeed to do with maths (so Stitchawl may run away at this point). And yes, go for the year first if you like.
Earlier than 1750. |
03-10-2013, 06:36 PM | #11141 |
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1650 then?
Was it a mathematical theorem or law or a very important mathemathical term (e.g. differentiation), or was it a physical "thingie" |
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You're getting closer!
Not a physical thingie. Earlier than 1650. |
03-10-2013, 10:19 PM | #11143 |
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Algebraic symbols in 1550?
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Stitchawl actually knew the answer to this one. As it didn't involve actual numbers, he was able to keep the information balanced in his brain... but he'll defer to one of the math mavens who really deserve the addition. I have no difficulty with the 'idea' of math. I just can't handle the use of the actual numbers. They go floating around rather than staying where they are supposed to go between my brain and my hand. I see the number '3,' say the number '3,' then write something completely different. Same problem trying to punch numbers into a calculator or a telephone. Stitchawl |
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