The Mathematical Crucifix

isp_of_doom · #1 $Old$ August 27th, 2009, 05:25 AM

Hi all,

I'm currently designing a crucifix/cross for a logo/business card. As I'm studying a BSC (Maths) and mathematical applications fascinate me I thought I'd go about incorporating a few ideas into it (ie fibonacci and the golden ratio).

I've done some googling to see if there are any sites out there looking into the maths of the crucifix, and there aren't (!).

Has anyone had any experience with the mathematical crucifix? Any ideas or thoughts?

A Beautiful Mind · #2 $Old$ August 27th, 2009, 06:55 PM

No, but to me a crucifix looks just like a plus sign.

Here's what I found:

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Joke of the Week: The Mathematical Crucifix

Little Tommy's parents had tried everything to help his math grade: tutors, flash cards, special learning centers, everything. Finally, they enrolled him in the local Catholic school.

The very first day, he came home with a very serious look on his face, went straight to his room, and started studying. His mother was amazed. Books and paper were spread out everywhere and Little Tommy was hard at work. As soon as dinner was through, he marched right back up to his room without a word and studied some more. This went on for weeks until Little Tommy proudly brought home his report card and showed it to his parents:

An A in Math! "Tommy! This is great! I'm so proud of you! Son, what was it? What helped motivate you? Was it the nuns?" Little Tommy shook his head.

"Well, then, was it the books? The discipline? The structure? The uniforms? What?" Little Tommy looked at her and said, "Well, Mom, it's like this....

When I saw that guy out in the lobby nailed to a plus sign, I knew they weren't screwing around!"