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[Sci-Am] Why This Great Mathematician Wanted a Heptadecagon on His Tombstone - Scientific American - 2024-09-19

Why This Great Mathematician Wanted a Heptadecagon on His Tombstone

Mathematician Gauss left behind a trophy case of mathematical achievements to highlight on his tombstone, but above all he wanted a regular heptadecagon etched on it


https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-this-great-mathematician-wanted-a-heptadecagon-on-his-tombstone/