The Magical Mystery of Number 4 | A Curiosity Monday Special | Shreyash Tapare

Introduction :

Hello readers, my name is Shreyash Tapare 😎 and welcome to this week's "Curiosity Monday" post. Today, I am excited to share with you the magical side of number 4.

Mathematics is a fascinating subject that can inspire both passion and repulsion in people. Regardless of how you feel about it, math plays an essential role in our daily lives. One day, while browsing the internet, I came across a video that explained the mystical aspect of the number 4. That's what I'll be sharing with you today.

Before we get started, let me add a little background on the number 4. In many cultures and religions, the number 4 is considered a significant number. It's associated with balance, stability, and the four cardinal directions.

The Mystery of Number 4 :

Now, let's dive into the magical side of the number 4. If we take any word of variable length, count the characters in it, and represent it in English, we can repeat this process recursively. The final result will always be 4, and we cannot move further. Let me provide you with a few examples to illustrate this concept.

Example 01: 

Let's take the word "Elephant."

This word contains eight characters, which in words, is "Eight."

"Eight" has five characters, which translates to "Five."

"Five" contains four characters, meaning it is "Four."

No matter how hard you try, you will always end up at four with this word. 

Example 02: 

Another example is the word "Fan"

This word contains three characters, which in words is "Three."

"Three" has five characters, which translates to "Five."

"Five" contains four characters, meaning it is "Four."

Again, no matter how hard you try, you will always end up at four with this word. 

Isn't this concept fascinating? You can try this trick with any word, and it will always lead you to the number 4. But, there are a few words that break this pattern and create some intrigue. Why not try finding some of those words yourself 😉?

I hope you found today's topic as exciting as I did. Next week, I will be back with something new for you. Until then, keep reading and keep growing.