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Is Hilbert's second problem about the real numbers or the natural numbers?

Who introduced the notation $x^2$?

The Hopfian property for groups

Where does the % symbol originate from?

Polarization: etymology question

What was the notation for functions before Euler?

A full math history encyclopedia. Is there one?

When did Fubini's name get applied to the theorem without measures?

Who are some forgotten mathematicians?

Development of the Idea of the Determinant

Is there any difference between a math invention and a math discovery?

What applications of the Residue Theorem to real integration have had the biggest impact outside of pure math?

History of Commutative Algebra

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Why is "h" used for entropy?

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