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Mathematics

Triangulation

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The ancient Greek astronomer Eratosthenes used triangulation to estimate the Earth's circumference with remarkable accuracy over 2,000 years ago.

Why this is interesting

How can you find your exact location on a map without GPS? The answer lies in a simple geometric trick used for centuries: a single triangle can pinpoint a spot from miles away.