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What was the connection between David Hilbert and Stefan Banach?

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What mathematical developments/discoveries caused imaginary numbers to gain acceptance at the time (18th century) they did?

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Why did Rene Descartes go to Sweden?

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Why is “Cardano's Formula” (wrongly) attributed to him?

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How far did Nazi Germany get in researching the “sun gun?”

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How effective were pre-thermometer devices in e.g. detecting fever?

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