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loa_in_
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Pythagorean Theorem found on clay tablet 1k years ...
I imagine back then things like number systems and methods of proving were just made up as they go.
lazide
on Oct 5, 2023
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Clay tablets and a stylus also less convenient than pen and paper.
KMag
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That entirely depends on how close you are to high-clay-content muddy bank with a growth of reeds vs. how close you are to the nearest convenience store/office supply store.
lazide
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Did I just find a new metric to put on my rental house evaluation checklist? Maybe! Haha
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