First Date of Publication
1971
Original Source
Odd Angles - Thirty Three Matyhematical Entertainments
Medium
Short Story
Original Language
English
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Summary: A short story about how an ancient Greek mathematician named Thales, attempts to calculate the height of a pyramid while in Egypt. Despite his complex calculations involving angles and trigonometry, is interrupted by a curious boy who suggests a simpler method using shadow proportions. Ultimately, Thales realizes the boy’s approach is effective, leading to a notable achievement in the history of mathematics.
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