Prime Numbers and Trinity Hall

The video discusses the emblem of Trinity Hall, founded in 1350, and its connection to a prime number with 1350 digits. This prime was a gift from James McKee, a former research fellow. The video explores the prime's unique properties and its significance, while also revealing McKee's identity. Personal reflections on the prime's display at Trinity Hall are shared.

What year was Trinity Hall founded, and why is it significant?

• 1349, the year of the Great Plague

• 1350, the year after the Great Plague

• 1360, the year of the Renaissance

• 1370, the year of the Reformation

What unique feature does the coat of arms of Trinity Hall have?

• It contains a prime number

• It has a dragon symbol

• It is shaped like a star

• It is made of gold

Who gifted the prime number coat of arms to Trinity Hall?

• Bishop Bateman

• JF McKee

• James McKee

• Tom Khanna

What is the challenge associated with the prime number in the coat of arms?

• It is difficult to verify its primality

• It is too large to display

• It is not a real number

• It changes every year

Why is the number 1350 significant in the context of the prime number?

• It is the number of zeros in the prime

• It is the number of ones in the prime

• It is the number of digits in the prime

• It is the number of eights in the prime

What irregularity is present in the prime number of the coat of arms?

• It has no zeros

• It ends with a zero

• It is not a prime

• It starts with a zero

What number is being investigated for its special significance in the prime?

• 8888

• 621

• 0000

• 1350

Where is the coat of arms with the prime number usually located?

• In the chapel

• In the main hall

• In the library

• In the lunchroom

Who is JF McKee revealed to be?

• A historical figure

• A famous mathematician

• A fictional character

• James McKee, a professor

What is the current position of James McKee?

• Professor at Royal Holloway

• Dean of Mathematics

• Research fellow at Trinity Hall

• Head of Trinity Hall