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Google Search Graphs Maths Functions

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2:00PM December 6, 2011 | Angus Kidman

My inner maths geek loves this: Google now automatically graphs maths functions if you search for them. You can even overlay multiple graphs by separating them with commas, and mouse over the graphs to see specific values. Not necessarily useful everyday, but cool. [via Inside Search]


Work

How To Figure Out The Day Of The Week Any Date Falls On

5:00AM October 12, 2011 | Adam Pash

You know those people who somehow manage to pull the day of the week out of thin air, past or present, no matter how far off a date is? As it turns out, all it takes is a few simple mental tricks and you can wow the world with your uncanny ability to figure out any date’s day of the week. More »


Money

Could Logitech Actually Sell $300,000 Of Gear In Four Hours?

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10:00AM February 2, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Yesterday, Logitech launched a 100% cash back offer on selected products for Australian customers, but within four hours it had shut the deal down, saying that it had already reached the $300,000 limit for the value of the promotion. Is that actually possible? It might sound odd, but the answer is yes. More »


Money

Use Quick Mental Maths To Estimate The Annual Expense Of Daily Habits

12:00AM April 3, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

It’s easy to not think about how little expenses add up over the course of an entire year. Use this simple mental calculation to quickly estimate the yearly expense and think about what better use that money could be put towards. More »


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Let Live Search Do Your Algebra

12:00AM April 14, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Students in high school, or university kids without embedded math knowledge, take note: Microsoft’s Live Search can solve math equations with variables. More »