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How Tessellations Work
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Mathematics achieves the sublime. Sometimes, as with tessellations, it rises to art. In their simplest form, tessellations consist of a single shape that repeats over a two-dimensional plane without any gaps. Why was M.C. Escher so fixated on them?
Art Techniques
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Art techniques for kids include quick projects that illustrate, step-by-step, how they're done. Learn more about art techniques for kids.
How Much Do You Remember From High School Math Class?
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High school math was the foundation you needed for the real world. Think you remember it? Take the quiz to see your score!
How M.C. Escher Worked
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M.C. Escher was an incredibly talented artist. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about M.C. Escher.
How Origami Works
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Origami is the art of intricate paper-folding. But where did it come from? Read about the origins of origami at HowStuffWorks.
How much high school math lingo do you remember?
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If you were ever awake during your high school math classes, then you know that there were a lot of terms to remember. Did any of it really sink in? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all things mathematical​ - but don't worry, we're going to make it fun!
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.
What Is Number Theory?
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For many of us, a number is just a number, a bit of information that tells you, say, what time it is. But mathematicians look at that same number and divine relationships that underlie nature itself. Ready to enter the trippy world of number theory?
The Ultimate 3-D Printing Quiz
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Regular printers are pretty handy, but their up-and-coming cousins, 3-D printers, add a whole new dimension to the printing process. Literally! How much do you know about the fascinating field of 3-D printing? Take this quiz and find out!
How Math Works
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A world without math is unimaginable. It's a part of who we are. It's the analytical juice of our left brain. In the words of physicist Richard Feynman, even a fool can use it. So why do so many of us turn our backs on numbers?