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“What Would Happen If There Were No Number 6?” by Maggie Koerth-Baker
Mathematician Jordan Ellenberg explores how a lack of the number “6” would totally change how mathematics works, thus completely changing our world. There’s also an introduction to the concept of “modular arithmetic,” which is what we do when we are trying to measure the number of minutes between 3:56pm and 5:12pm.
Patricia Vollmer
Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two sons, ages 14 & 17, who are as geeky as she is. She's been writing for the Geek Family Network since 2011. She is a meteorologist currently teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hobbies include running, despite no one chasing her, sharing her love for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, and exploring the world with her boys. Ask her why the sky is blue at your own risk.
