Mathematics

Mathematics, commonly shortened to math(s), is the science of numbers, quantities, and space. Its curious concepts captivate millions of schoolchildren per year, including the likes of:

• Numbers
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Exponents
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• The Mandelbrot set
• Euler's identity
• Calculus
• Vectors

It is a common misconception to state that everyday life has mathematical concepts. In fact, math was invented by school boards to sell more textbooks and homework.