http://divisbyzero.com/2010/08/18/mathematical-surprises/ Im interested in compiling a list of mathematical surprises. The best possible example would be a mathematical discovery that no mathematician saw coming, but after it was discovered it changed mathematics in some fundamental wayCantors discovery of the nondenumerability of the continuum is such an example. But Ill settle for any surpriseAndrew Wiles surprised everyone with his proof of Fermats Last Theorem, the solution of the Monty Hall problem surprised many capable mathematicians, etc. Ive spent a couple days brainstorming and Ive come up with the following list. Some are better than others, and theyre listed in no particular order. Please add your surprises in the comments below! ... --- co-chair http://ocjug.org/