Why is the square root of 2 1.414?

[Polycarp]

Yes, ultrafilter, there have apparently been huge threads about infinities and limits that seem to rage on without end.

Can you think of a better topic on which to “rage on without end”?

[Race_Bannon]

*Originally posted by ultrafilter *
**For some reason, a lot of people don’t like this proof. I’ve seen a couple threads here go to four pages while people debate whether .9… is really equal to 1. **

Naw, come on now, nobody could be that pedantic!

KarmaComa
**Thank you! I thought I was the only one driven crazy by the hordes of penis flexers who jump in for their moment of glory every time a super-triv math question arises. **

Now, that explains a pain that’s been bothering me. Here I thought is was those new jogging shorts…