“Speaking about symmetry, look out our window, and you may see a cardinal attacking its reflection in the window. The cardinal is the only bird we have who often does this. If it has a nest nearby, the cardinal thinks there is another cardinal trying to invade its territory. It never realizes it is attacking its own reflection. Cardinals don't know much about mirror symmetry!”
Quote by Martin Gardner
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Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner was an accomplished science writer known for his popularization of mathematics, science, and pseudoscience. His work covered a wide range of scientific topics, including mathematics, logic, magic, and the history of science. Born on October 21, 1914, he passed away on May 22, 2010. more
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