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Mathematics (from Greek άθημα máthēma, “knowledge, study, learning”) is the systematic torture of students disguised as the study of quantity, structure, space, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures, trying to make sense of the universe by examining these abstract concepts, determining common traits, and then experimenting to see if this advanced knowledge will help them get women into bed. These conjectures are often faulty, and this subsequent failure is referred to as mathematical proof.
Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) said, "The universe cannot be read until we have learned the language and become familiar with the characters in which it is written. It is written in mathematical language... Without these, one is wandering about in a dark labyrinth". He was also condemned by the church for heresy, and the only surviving body part of his is his middle finger on his right hand. This is currently kept at the Museo Galileo in Florence, Italy, allowing him to give the finger to the Catholic Church from beyond the grave. (Full article...)
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- ... that Jesus loves you, but that's probably not enough to get to heaven?
- ... that wearing a Top Hat is not only a sound fashion choice, it gives you somewhere to hide candy?
- ... that the Welsh language was created when someone fell asleep on a keyboard?
- ... that half of all American schoolchildren graduate in the bottom 50% of their class?
- ... that I am Batman?
- ... that school is an asylum where they mentally and physically abuse you for seven cruel hours, all with your parents' approval?
- ... that Former President Bush prefers his Tuskegee airmen with a side of risotto and mushrooms?
- ... that AMC's hit series Breaking Bad Wind (Pictured) featured the actors' real farts?
- ... that St. Peter's Basilica is a large reptilian creature with breath of fire and a gaze that can turn people into stone?
- ... pole dancing was introduced to Egyptian culture by Cleopatra?
- ... that the bird is equal to or greater than the word?
- ... that many children in third world countries don't have enough to eat, but most have access to the Food Network?
- ... that paper beats rock, but guns beat everything?
- ... that Phonics (pronounced Pa-hon-iks.) is one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs on the streets? It is said to get children "hooked" in four weeks or your money back.
- ... that within a few weeks of being held in captivity dolphins are able to train humans to stand at the side of a pool and throw them fish?

- ... that Jesus loves you, but that's probably not enough to get to heaven?
- ... that wearing a Top Hat is not only a sound fashion choice, it gives you somewhere to hide candy?
- ... that the Welsh language was created when someone fell asleep on a keyboard?
- ... that half of all American schoolchildren graduate in the bottom 50% of their class?
- ... that I am Batman?
- ... that school is an asylum where they mentally and physically abuse you for seven cruel hours, all with your parents' approval?
- ... that Former President Bush prefers his Tuskegee airmen with a side of risotto and mushrooms?
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