Mathematical Entertainment

Here are some famous mathematical problems from throughout history as well as some mathematical puzzles, facts, games and trivia. Enjoy!

Pinball and Pascals Triangle Pinball and Pascal's Triangle
The traveling salesman problem The Travelling Salesman Problem
Areas by Monte Carlo Finding Areas Using the Monte Carlo Method

Important Numbers Important Numbers
Inside or Outside Problem The Inside or Outside Problem
Roller Coaster or Brachistone ProblemThe Roller Coaster or Brachistochrone Problem

Four Colour Map Problem The Four Color Map Problem
Fractals Fractals
Fermats Last Theorem Fermat's Last Theorem

And who said math is not fun

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