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Mathematics

Natural Numbers and Counting: The Foundation of Mathematics

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The concept of zero as a number is a relatively recent invention in human history; ancient counting systems often started at one.

Why this is interesting

When you count your fingers, you are using the same numbers that have fascinated mathematicians for thousands of years. But what exactly makes '3' different from '2'?