8 Videos That Prove Math Is Awesome

8 Videos That Prove Math Is Awesome

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Believe it or not, math is really an art. While the subject can seem far from it when you're caught in the doldrums of class, there's a lot about math that's just as creative as a Jackson Pollock and elegant as a rendition of Swan Lake. But some of us still run from those dreaded numbers, swearing up and down that it's too complex, too rigid and just plain not fun.

Still unconvinced? Check out these eight videos that explore the beauty of math, both in its simplicity and its complexity. There are practical applications of math theory, quick tricks to save you time and make you look like a genius and even a little history thrown in that shows how math is truly an awesome thing.…
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Knitted Wigs by Louise Walker

Knitted Wigs by Louise Walker:

According to a Daily Mail article, the 22-year-old student from London "began knitting the wigs as part of a final year photography project entitled 'Wooly Head' — but now hopes to use them to give confidence to women dealing with hair loss."

I think they're smashing.

More: "According to Louise, the wigs are the result of a lifetime spent watching her hairdresser mother get creative with customer's locks."

"She said, 'My mum's a hairdresser so I've had loads of different hairstyles and colours over the years. I learned to knit around two years ago — and it took over my life. I like vintage stuff and I was inspired by the recent revival. This is a contemporary take on [the trend].'"

Prediction: Lady Gaga will be getting in touch — I'd put good money on it.

Can Ms. Walker create one just for you?

Apply within.

[via dejoost and everlasting blort]

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