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HOW MANY PIKACHUS WOULD IT TAKE TO POWER A LIGHTBULB?

Sat 21 Nov, 18:30 to 20:00
Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford
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HOW MANY PIKACHUS WOULD IT TAKE TO POWER A LIGHTBULB? acontece a 21 de novembro de 2026, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, em Oxford.

Join internet sensations Dr Tom Crawford (Tom Rocks Maths), James Grime, Brady Haran (Numberphile) and Bobby Seagull on a dazzling tour through the real-world maths of the most absurd fantasy universes. This extra-special, one-off launch event will tackle the most bamboozling maths questions raised by your favourite fictional worlds, from Pokémon and Star Wars to Marvel and beyond… Hosted at Oxford’s prestigious and historic Natural History Museum, ticket holders will also enjoy exclusive after-hours access to explore the museum’s magnificent Main Court following the event. More speakers to be announced. . . How Many Pikachus Would It Take to Power a Lightbulb? How many daily calories would you need to feed a Charizard? Could the Death Star's laser actually blow up a planet? What is the half-life of the Incredible Hulk? And is the meaning of life really '42'? Join Dr Tom Crawford on a tour through the real-world maths of the most absurd fantasy universes. Drawing on a decade's research at some of the world's leading universities, he answers all the most bamboozling maths questions raised by Lord of the Rings , Harry Potter , Star Wars and more: from calculating Frodo Baggins' life insurance premium for his journey to Mordor, to what it would take to make the Weasley family car fly, to how rich Super Mario would be after he'd gobbled up all those coins. The result is both a dizzying compendium of fantastical 'did you know?' facts and a guide to the mathematics of life, the universe and everything.

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It takes place on 21 November 2026.

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It takes place at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford.

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