Humanity has been struggling with mathematics for tens of thousands of years, and we do not exaggerate. This almost certainly makes it the oldest science. In that time, there have been surprising events, shocking facts, amazing adventures, or the funniest anecdotes. Echoing the best of these stories, including those of the 20th century, will be the purpose of this section.
The adventures of the “guarismo” in the Royal Spanish Academy’s dictionary
I think the first time I came across the word “guarismo” was when I was reading Azorín. It must have been when adolescence made pimples sprout on my face as easily as springtime makes orange […]
