143 (number) explained
Number: | 143 |
Divisor: | 1, 11, 13, 143 |
143 (one hundred [and] forty-three) is the natural number following 142 and preceding 144. It is one less than a gross.
In mathematics
143 is:
- the sum of seven consecutive primes (11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 + 31). But this number is never the sum of an integer and its base 10 digits, making it a self number. It is also the product of a twin prime pair (11 × 13).
- the difference in the first exception to the pattern shown below:
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- the number of prime numbers have three digits
Every positive integer is the sum of at most 143 seventh powers (see Waring's problem).
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In transportation
In media
- Musicians Ray J and Bobby Brackins wrote the song "143"
- On Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: "Transformations", 143 is used to mean "I love you". 1 meaning I for 1 letter, 4 meaning Love for the 4 letters, and 3 meaning You for the 3 letters. Reportedly, Fred Rogers maintained his weight at exactly for the last thirty years of his life, and associated the number with the phrase "I love you".[1]
- Jake Shimabukuro released the song "143" based on his experience in high school when 143 was sent on a pager to indicate "I Love You".[2]
- Sal Governale of The Howard Stern Show had a long running saga on the show about his wife who had an emotional friend. He discovered the severity of their relationship when he read their text messages and emails which included "143", shorthand for "I love you".[3]
- "Case 143", song by Stray Kids.
- 143 is a number frequently used in Omori meaning "I love you"
In popular culture
- 143. A popular pager number to communicate "I love you" (based on the number of letters in each of the three words)[4]
- 143, 2024 album by Katy Perry
In other fields
143 is also:
See also
References
- Hattikutur, Mangkesh. "15 reasons Mr. Rogers was best neighbor ever." http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/07/28/mf.mrrogers.neighbor/ Mental Floss/CNN. 28 Jul 2008.
- Web site: Peace Love Ukelele. 19 May 2015. jakeshimabukuro.com. 8 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180301104127/https://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/home/release/peace-love-ukelele/. 2018-03-01. dead.
- Web site: MarksFriggin.com - Stern Show News - Archive. 2020-07-31. www.marksfriggin.com.
- Web site: 143.
- Nan Cross: Supported men resisting apartheid conscription Sunday Times (South Africa), 2007-07-22, accessed 2009-01-05.
- Web site: FLW Incorporated | Specialists in Physical Measurement, Testing, Calibration & Control.
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