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		albertsun on Sept 5, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Maths prodigy, 15, makes Cambridge history The reporter probably has little understanding of what the Riemann Hypothesis is, and so can't tell whether or not it was a serious suggestion.

zandorg on Sept 5, 2010 [–]

But the reporter gave no weight to his statement. "Arran has said he would like to solve" doesn't imply anything other than that's what he said.

albertzeyer on Sept 5, 2010 | [–]

Sure it implies something: By noting it, the reporter weights it as relevant/important.

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