How An Inmate Serving A Murder Sentence Made A Huge Math Discovery
A first-time researcher published a new mathematical study on number theory. The twist? He's also serving a 25-year murder sentence behind bars.
A first-time researcher published a new mathematical study on number theory. The twist? He's also serving a 25-year murder sentence behind bars.
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