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You've heard of the golden ratio but have you heard of the silver ratio? And all its other cousins called the metallic numbers? Read this article to meet the family!

From Fibonacci to spirals: explore the mathematical wonders of metallic numbers.

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!

Like spirals and flowers? Then you'll love polar coordinates and the pretty pictures they allow you to draw!

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