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TIL that the mathematics behind Wifi was discovered by scientists trying to find mini black holes.

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XbK8 TIL famous mathematician & scientist Blaise Pascal converted to Catholicism after having a 2-hour mystical experience. He spent the rest of his life mostly writing about theology and apologetics.
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