Mathematics
Numbers: The Foundation of Mathematics
Quick fact
The ancient Babylonians invented a place-value number system over 4,000 years ago, one of the earliest to use a symbol for zero—a concept so powerful it revolutionized mathematics.
Why this is interesting
You've been using numbers your whole life, but have you ever wondered what a number actually is? How can something invisible and abstract let us count stars, measure mountains, and calculate the speed of light?