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Mathematics

Numbers: The Foundation of Mathematics

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The concept of zero as both a placeholder and a number was independently invented in India (around 5th century) and Mesoamerica (Mayan civilization), revolutionising mathematics.

Why this is interesting

What if you had to count without numbers? Could you build a skyscraper or launch a rocket without a single digit?