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Wilson’s Theorem

2nd December 2019 OldTrout 0

Wilson’s Theorem is a test for primality. It is inefficient for large numbers since factorials () grow very fast. Nevertheless, it has its uses because of its simplicity. It was conjectured by Wilson and published [more…]

Nazi missiles threaten Israel

16th October 2019 0

Why did I choose to write this; long forgotten reports of missiles in Egypt and the way the press didn’t seem to take it very seriously at the time. It is time for a closer [more...]
Medlar Jelly

12th November 2019 0

Ingredients 2.5 kg ripe medlars 600g unripe medlars 3 small unripe apples or 20 crab apples 3 lemons 3 litres water 1.5 kg granulated sugar Pinch of saffron 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 2 ground cloves [more...]
The History of Pop Music – 1976

8th March 2019 0

Featured song: ABBA – Dancing Queen This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making it. One [more...]
The Unseen Path – Part Thirty Three

18th April 2018 0

Ten o’clock, now we’re getting somewhere. Names at first, some numbers to match, some names obviously noms-de-guerre, whatever those classifications meant if anything, allusions to imports, depots, a few account details. Hazard an educated guess: [more...]
Going Postal with Question Time

31st October 2019 0

Graphic EJ – Updated by Sam. Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Birmingham. On the panel are: The usual bunch of remainers. Set your Disqus comments to newest. Do not post music [more...]