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Logarithms, Explained!

Steve Kelly tells you all about logarithms. Don’t fear the strange keys on your calculator! Instead, learn how simple they really are.

Not to mention how logarithms can tell you why your eyes turn red after opening them underwater at the pool.

(by TEDEducation)

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