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Mathematical mysteries: The gentlemen from Basle and the Petersburg Paradox

Just over 220 years have passed since the death of one of the most distinguished mathematicians in history: Daniel Bernoulli, who died on March 17th, 1782. The name of Bernoulli asks for precision since the family from Basle produced no fewer than eight outstanding mathematicians within three generations.

Mathematical mysteries: Transcendental meditation

Nineteenth-century German mathematician Leopold Kronecker once said

God created the integers, all the rest is the work of man.