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On the Hunt for Math's Most Mysterious Number
Season 1 · Episode 12

On the Hunt for Math's Most Mysterious Number

Very Special Episodes

April 17, 202433m 12s

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Show Notes

Right now thousands of people are on a mathematical treasure hunt from the comfort of their home offices. Our own Zaron Burnett is one of them. Here's how you can join him — and compete for $50,000.

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Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, Jason English
Written by Lucas Reilly
Produced by Josh Fisher
Editing and Sound Design by Emily Marinoff
Mixing and Mastering by Baheed Frazier
Research and Fact-Checking by Austin Thompson and Lucas Reilly
Special Thanks to Voice Actor Karl Keadle
Original Music by Elise McCoy
Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla
Executive Producer is Jason English

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mathprime numbersmersennehistorydana schwartzzaron burnettlucas reillyjason englishvery special episodesprime timeperfect numbers