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I have once of his Klein bottles. It came in the most amazing personally decorated package that I've kept that too, and value it almost as highly as the glasswa
by pie314isi 4y ago
I have once of his Klein bottles. It came in the most amazing personally decorated package that I've kept that too, and value it almost as highly as the glassware.
- CliffStoll 4y agoOnce, a postal letter-carrier asked me why I scribbled “nonorientable” on my package. I began to tell her the mathematical meanings of the word, and she interrupted me to say that she knew its meaning - she wanted to know what kind of topological shape was in the box. Wow: she knew topology! Since then, I scribble it on every box I mail, in honor of her.
- 31337Logic 4y agoAny previous doubts I may have had regarding the authenticity of this "CliffStoll" account have now evaporated. ;-) Thank you, Cliff, for all that you've done. Clearly, you've left a mark on many souls... and we're all the better for it. :-)