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Chapter 11, Identity Crisis, p. 203
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By the way, the = notation was invented by Robert Recorde (1510-1558). He choose two parallel lines as a symbol of equality " because noe 2 thynges can be moare equalle."

— Brian Hayes (scientist)

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Brian Hayes (scientist)

About Brian Hayes (scientist)

Brian Hayes (born 10 December 1949) is an American scientist, columnist and author. He is a senior writer and regular columnist for the magazine American Scientist, and was editor in chief for the magazine from 1990 to 1992.