After dividing 1 by 999-quattuordecillion (a number that’s 48 integers long), you get the Fibonacci sequence presented in neat, 24-digit strings. Here’s why that happens. As a quick refresher ...

The Fibonacci sequence is a set of steadily increasing numbers where each number is equal to the sum of the preceding two numbers.

Fibonacci numbers are seen in the natural structures of various plants, such as the florets in sunflower heads, areoles on cacti stems, and scales in pine cones.

Learn about the origins of the Fibonacci sequence, its relationship with the golden ratio and common misconceptions about its significance in nature and architecture.