Fermat’s last theorem remained unsolved for hundreds of years Thierry Legault
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If the dream of every fledgling scientist is to make a discovery that will change the course of history, then the nightmare is that, having made the announcement and hit the headlines, someone discovers that you made a mistake and you will face ruin.…
