Mathematics, the science of numbers, quantities and shapes, is commonly represented as a set of exact rules, formulas and theorems. Math concepts are often hard to understand but they are always based on strong mathematical proofs and justifications. However, even in the accurate world of digits there is always room for astonishing and mysterious facts. There are some math occurrences that look like a magic. Of course, there are mathematical arguments behind each of these riddles but nothing is more magnetic for a vivid human mind than a hint of mystery. Continue reading →

Today is National Handwriting Day and it is a great opportunity to put aside keyboards and to reintroduce you to the lost art of handwriting.

The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association initiated National Handwriting Day in 1977 in order to promote the consumption of stationery, writing paper, pens and pencils. January 23rd was chosen because it is John Hancock’s birthday. John Hancock was President of the Second Continental Congress, first Governor of Massachusetts, and the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. Continue reading →

Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the twenty-second-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city is known as “the City of Bridges” and “the Steel City” because of its 720 bridges and former role as a steel manufacturing center. Stunning landscape of this area is formed by rivers, valleys and hills coming together to create a remarkable patchwork of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods – in total, the city contains 90 neighborhoods. Pittsburgh is also featured by 151 high-rise buildings, two inclined railways and more than 700 public stairways all over the city.  Continue reading →

Mathematics is the science of numbers. The mathematical methods are applicable to many spheres of our life and allow us to explain the structure of the Universe and the laws of nature. Mathematics is often called the Queen of the Sciences because many other sciences are based on the mathematical concepts. At the same time, there are many interesting and curious facts associated with this complicated science. Here are some of them. Continue reading →

An amazing time of the Christmas and the New Year celebrations has passed by and the new study season is inevitably coming up. Each year, in the first days after winter holidays, students and parents face with the frustrating reality of back-to-school chaos. With memories of the holidays still fresh in mind, it is very difficult to switch from an easy and delightful festive lifestyle to an organized and busy school rhythm. However, there is no better time to gather the willpower and to direct the efforts to study in order to be in the best shape for finals which are only several months away now. Continue reading →