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Why didn't set theory become a branch of mathematics until the mid 1800's?

Before then, the only legal union was between man and woman.

What does an Egyptian mathematician use to denote the possible combinations of game moves?

Set theory.

Several years ago, a group of artistic polymaths decided to mathematically represent different styles of painting.

Several years ago, a group of artistic polymaths decided to mathematically represent different styles of painting.

Each of the polymaths was a leading figure in a different field of mathematics, and each pursued and studied a different style of painting. Together, they decided that if they co...

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