Monday, January 21, 2013

Smith Number

A Smith number is a composite number where the digits of the prime factors add up to the same value as the digits of the number. For example 22 is a Smith Number because 22 -> 2 + 2 == 2 + (1 + 1)

Meretricious

mer·e·tri·cious /merəˈtriSHəs/ Adjective Apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity: "meretricious souvenirs for the tourist trade". (Definition from Google) Came across the word here: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4476716.html