Harvard University is older than calculus
Harvard University, founded in 1636, predates calculus, the scientific method, and even the United States, showcasing its incredible longevity and historical significance.
Harvard University was founded in 1636, decades before Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz independently invented calculus in the 1660s-1680s. This means Harvard existed for generations before one of the most fundamental mathematical tools was even conceived. When Harvard's first students graduated, modern science as we know it was just beginning to emerge.
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