In the late 19th century, Karl Weierstrass invented a fractal-like function that was decried as nothing less than a “deplorable evil.” In time, it would transform the foundations of mathematics.
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"Bored with his university coursework, Weierstrass is said to have spent most of his time drinking and fencing". A time-honored tradition to this very day amongst a certain group of undergraduate students. I'm pleased to see that it was as popular among the math elites as the fine arts.
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*points to some loose wires and a video camera duct-taped to a schnauzer.
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