Srinivasa Ramanujan was a self-taught mathematical genius from India who produced thousands of theorems with little formal training.
Fact #7973
👍 0 · 👎 0
More History Facts
Operation Northwoods was a proposed U.S. plan in the 1960s that was never carried out.
Fact #1045 · History
In 1814, a beer flood in London released thousands of gallons into nearby streets.
Fact #783 · History
In 1980, an unexplained incident occurred in Rendlesham Forest in the United Kingdom.
Fact #790 · History
The Library of Alexandria was one of the largest centers of learning in the ancient world.
Fact #579 · History
The Jurassic period followed the Triassic period.
Fact #729 · History
Ancient supercontinents existed long before modern continents formed.
Fact #719 · History
The Vikings explored parts of North America centuries before Columbus.
Fact #588 · History
Prehistoric cave paintings provide insight into early humans.
Fact #699 · History
Want more facts?
We have over 11,491 facts across 15 categories.