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It should come as no surprise that the first recorded use of the number zero, recently discovered to be made as early as the 3rd or 4th century, happened in India. Mathematics on the Indian ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

When the final whistle was blown, the Scotland players scampered away like thieves in the night. After pulling off an act of grand larceny, this was the great Hampden heist. Daylight robbery? Yeah, ...