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Why mathematics classes need a makeover 5 Tools to Help Evaluate Sources in a World of Fake News From Teacher to Student: How Learning Helps Us Teach LinkedIn for Students: Find and Be Found Education This little bit of math will help you fix a wobbly table ByJeff Dunn Published on October 13, 2014 Share Tweet Comment Let’s say you walk into a restaurant on a first date and want absolutely everything to go perfectly. This is the one. This is the perfect person you want to potentially spend the rest of your life with. You sit down and start patiently awaiting your date’s arrival. Then you lean on the table and it’s annoyingly wobbly. It’s just a bit too short on one side or perhaps too long / dented on another side. What do you do? How can you quickly fix a wobbly table? Why, with math of course! Lucky for your, Professor Matthias Kreck from the University of Bonn has a solution for you. He’s published a lengthy research paper and there’s even been a robust Reddit discussion on this. Be sure to check out both those links to learn more - if this video isn’t enough for you. Want more technical tips and unconventional wisdom? Follow @DailyGenius on Twitter or check out our fancy ol’ Facebook page for a regular dose of knowledge. It’s filled with content to make you smarter, after all! Continue Reading You may also like... Why mathematics classes need a makeover 5 Tools to Help Evaluate Sources in a World of Fake News From Teacher to Student: How Learning Helps Us Teach LinkedIn for Students: Find and Be Found Related Topics:how to, learning, math, STEM, tables Jeff Dunn Jeff is an education and technology lover who has worked in far too many industries to count. Okay, like maybe 5 or 6. Jeff can indeed count that high but it's not recommended. Jeff also likes to write bios in the third-person. Comments More in Education Education Can playground design help curb bullying? By Reuters NewsApril 26, 2017 Playgrounds designed with risk-taking in mind may mean more pushing and shoving during recess, but they... Education What you need to produce a successful school garden By Reuters NewsApril 20, 2017 Planting a successful school garden requires a lot more than just soil, seeds and water, say... Education The ten happiest words in the Norwegian language (and why you need them) By Miriam PlieningerApril 18, 2017 According to the 2017 World Happiness Report, Norway is the happiest country in the world. Norway... Education Why mathematics classes need a makeover By Daily Genius StaffApril 17, 2017 Today’s math curriculum is teaching students to expect - and excel at - paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing... Education Blackstone in talks to acquire Ascend Learning By Reuters NewsApril 16, 2017 Private equity firm Blackstone Group is in advanced talks to acquire Ascend Learning LLC, a privately... Education Canadian course that teaches nail care and dinner party chat comes under fire By Reuters NewsMarch 27, 2017 A Canadian school course that teaches girls about dinner party etiquette, polite conversation and nail care... Education Researchers answer the key swimmer’s question: How much urine is in a swimming pool? By Reuters NewsMarch 3, 2017 Canadian researchers studying urine levels in swimming pools have discovered just how high the levels are,... Education How Google forms can help with parental engagement By Tony DepratoMarch 2, 2017 My district (heck I think the whole state) requires that teachers keep a record of each... Education Changing mindsets over learning coding By Hermione LoofsMarch 1, 2017 ‘It’s boring’, he groaned, glancing sideways beseechingly. ’Do I have to do it. Why do I... Addicted to coffee? Time to understand the science of your brain on coffee 6 fruits you’re definitely eating the wrong way Most Read This Week Technology The Latin American girls in tech hacking into the ‘man’s world’ Health Eight reasons the Scandinavians are healthier than you (especially the Norwegians) Education Changing mindsets over learning coding Education Researchers answer the key swimmer’s question: How much urine is in a swimming pool? Education The Five Effects Of Music You Didn’t Know About Education How Google forms can help with parental engagement Health Seven ways to look after your mental health this spring Technology How augmented reality helps manufacturing enter a new phase Education Canadian course that teaches nail care and dinner party chat comes under fire Health Why, and how, do we swear?