Mathematics, Puzzles, Riddles, Expositions

This book provides an interesting mixture of mathematical questions, puzzles & riddles, and explanatory information regarding various topics. Do not be reluctant to enjoy the mathematics section, because all questions have answers and solutions – you can have the satisfaction of understanding the detailed solutions.

You will discover that the delightful selections in the puzzles & riddles section are stimulating and humorous.

The section containing the expository information regarding various subjects provides specific details so that there are no lingering doubts concerning the subject.

Scientists use various instruments in studying the subjects of their research. Mathematicians also employ an instrument for their analysis and research. Their instrument, however, is not a physical device. The mathematician’s significant resource is an intellectual instrument, having the functionality of reason and inspiration. This instrument cannot be seen. But, also, no one has ever seen a geometric point, or a number. You have seen the symbol that is written to represent a number, but the number itself has no physical existence that can be experienced with any of our five senses that were given to us by the Creating, Sustaining, and Redeeming God of all Reality. Mathematicians work with ideas, and so it is appropriate that their significant instrument is mental, because the very substance and essence of mathematics exists only in the human imagination.

In the brevity of this book, you can only experience a few snapshots or portraits of the materialization of some thoughts and ideas relating to the reality of our universe. It is my desire that you (the reader) will determine this kaleidoscope of ideas to be an incentive to recognize and enjoy some of the abundant treasures of our existence.

There is only one time in your life when you are twice as old as your child. When is that?

Learn about an intelligent bookworm!

There is an algebraic proof that indicates that 1 = 2. Can you determine the error in the proof?

What is the maximum number of one-inch diameter non-compressible stainless steel spherical balls that can be packed into a cubical stainless steel box that is 100 inches on the inside edge (the box top must close completely)?

Read an equation that is also a poem.

The following number is extraordinarily special: 8,549,176,320 Do you know why?

What common substance is represented by the following letters?: HIJKLMNO

How many U.S. state capitals are west of Los Angeles?

Why was 6 afraid of 7?

Enjoy interesting checkers and chess problems.

Can you determine a number that will logically complete the following sequence?:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, ? (There are two answers).

Discover the Greatest Riddle!

Do you know the three kinds of people in the world?

Learn the details of one method of splitting an atom.

Learn how to understand the mystery of the “Missing Dollar”.

Understand the basic principles of a relationship between a Man and a Woman.

Do you know how the Divine Proportion is pervasive throughout our experiences and the world?

How much energy do you imagine is in a pound of dirt?