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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

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\Operatorname{Re} And \Operatorname{Im} Supremacy!

Math
10 hours ago 6.1K views 0 shares
\Operatorname{Re} And \Operatorname{Im} Supremacy!
When you're working with complex numbers and someone's still out here using ℜ and ℑ like it's 1897. Meanwhile, Re() and Im() gang is living in the 21st century with proper function notation that doesn't require digging through LaTeX symbol tables. The real vs imaginary part notation debate is apparently the mathematical equivalent of a turf war, and honestly, the Re()/Im() crew has cleaner syntax and better readability. Your move, blackletter enthusiasts. Fun fact: Those fancy ℜ and ℑ symbols are called "blackletter" or "Fraktur" letters, originally from German typography. They look cool on a chalkboard but are an absolute nightmare to type on a keyboard without memorizing obscure Unicode codes.

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