> > > I've been thinking a lot about perfect numbers (numbers who's factors when added up equal the number itself)
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> > OK, does 1 count? Obviously, there's 4... Wouldn't any prime number be a perfect number, or are they excluded on principle? I'm now full of questions on this subject. It seems to me that no number but four could be perfect (unless you count one), unless, of course, I'm not understanding the concept here...
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> > Don "The 'Curious' Monkeyman" Jackson
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> Never mind, I just went and looked up the concept myself. 4 is NOT a perfect number, nor is 1. I just had the definition wrong in my head. Aliquot parts are a key concept of perfect numbers. See the link for more info if you need it (as I did.)

*Phew* My head hurts... That article was very interesting, but HARD to understand. And frustrating. I hate mathematical concepts that can't be completely explained. I love that kind of theoretical math, though... But there's not enough money in it for me. That's (one reason) why I'm an engineer. Anyway, if you like deep mathematical discussions, take a look-- if you don't, AVOID THAT LINK AT ALL COSTS.

Don