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The Story Of Math (2008)

  
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When you run the numbers, the universe turns out to be a pretty amazing place! This four-part documentary program explores the history of mathematics in an accessible and entertaining manner, revealing how math can illuminate the secrets of our natural world and chronicling how history's most brilliant minds came to understand and champion the discipline of numbers. 3 3/4 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH); biographies; bonus documentary "The Music of the Primes"; more.
 
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