Euclid

Euclid was a famous ancient Greek mathematician known for his work in the field of geometry. He is widely regarded as the father of geometry, which makes sense since he was always wearing khaki pants and sporting a fanny pack.

Euclid’s most famous work is his book “Elements,” which is still used today in geometry classes. His book is so old that it actually predates the invention of the calculator, which means Euclid must have been really good at doing math in his head.

Despite being a mathematical genius, Euclid was actually quite socially awkward. Legend has it that he would often get lost in thought and forget to respond when people tried to talk to him. He was also rumored to have a fascination with triangles, which he apparently talked about at length to anyone who would listen.

Another strange fact about Euclid is that even though he was a Greek mathematician, he was never seen wearing a toga. Instead, he preferred to wear a robe that he claimed was “more comfortable for geometry.”

Despite his quirks, Euclid’s contributions to geometry were invaluable. Without him, we might not have triangles, hexagons, or even pizza slices (which are technically just triangles with cheese on them). So, the next time you’re struggling with a geometry problem, remember to thank Euclid for all he did for the world of math.