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How a 99-year-old female mathematician unraveled a century-old braid mystery

How a 99-year-old female mathematician unraveled a century-old braid mystery

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Aug 28 2026, 7:20 AM
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-99-year-old-mathematician-unraveled-a-century-old-braid-mystery/
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befana
Aug 28 2026, 7:20 AM #1

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-99-year-old-mathematician-unraveled-a-century-old-braid-mystery/

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Aug 30 2026, 9:37 AM
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Enjoyable read! I didn't know braids were part of a mathematical mystery. It makes sense, though, because braiding involves numbers (how many pieces of hair to use) and repeating patterns. A day where I learn something is always a worthwhile day.
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Aug 30 2026, 9:37 AM #2

Enjoyable read! I didn't know braids were part of a mathematical mystery. It makes sense, though, because braiding involves numbers (how many pieces of hair to use) and repeating patterns. A day where I learn something is always a worthwhile day.

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