In this post I will provide a gentle introduction to the theory of martingales (also called “fair games”) by way of a beautiful proof, due to Johan Wästlund, that there are precisely labeled trees on vertices. Apertif: a true story In my early twenties, I appeared on the TV show Jeopardy! That’s not what this […]| Matt Baker's Math Blog
Welcome to the 239th installment of the Carnival of Mathematics, a roundup of interesting mathematics content from April 2025. The Carnival is a monthly post hosted by a different blog each month. Since this is the 239th Carnival, I’ll begin with some interesting facts about the number 239. Fun Facts About 239 239 is a … Continue reading Carnival Of Mathematics→| Reflections and Tangents
Welcome to 2024! As we start the new year, I’ve come across four math-y fun facts about the number 2024. Read on for more… Difference of Two Squares The number 2024 can be calculated by subtr…| Reflections and Tangents