How Long Does It Take to Count to a Million? The Hidden Math, Human Limits, and Cultural Obsession Behind the Question
The first time I attempted to count to a million, I was 12 years old, sprawled across my bedroom floor with a notebook and a stopwatch, convinced I could outlast the universe. My fingers cramped within hours, my voice hoarse by the afternoon, and by the time I reached 100,000, I realized the sheer absurdity […]