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A Retiree Discovers an Elusive Math Proof—And Nobody Notices
Submitted via IRC for Bytram
When a German retiree proved a famous long-standing mathematical conjecture, the response was underwhelming.
Source: https://www.wired.com/2017/04/elusive-math-proof-found-almost-lost [wired.com]
Try to get all of your posthumous medals in advance.
