Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ben Sparks discusses aliquot sequences and why 276 holds a surprise. This video continues at youtu.be/Yh1QUYn2f3I and delves into so-called Untouchable Numbers. More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓

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