Famous Personalities and Their Favorite Numbers

Brady Haran hosts a video where various YouTubers share their favorite numbers and the reasons behind their choices. The video features Derek Muller, Hank Green, Steve Spangler, Michael Stevens, Angela Lin, Alex Dainis, Destin, Mike Rugnetta, Caitlin Hendrickson, John Green, Henry Reich, and Vi Hart. Each participant discusses their personal connection to a number, ranging from mathematical properties to personal anecdotes. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their favorite numbers.

What unusual locations did Brady Haran mention for interviewing people?

• On a beach and in a park

• Up trees and in toilets

• In a forest and on a mountain

• In a library and a cafe

Why does Michael Stevens prefer the number 17?

• It was the number of his first car

• It was his lucky number in sports

• It was his favorite TV channel growing up

• It was his age when he first traveled abroad

What is the significance of the number 1024 for Mike Rugnetta?

• It is his birth year

• It is a round number in computing

• It is a prime number

• It is the number of his favorite book

What unique perspective does Alex Dainis have about numbers?

• She sees numbers as animals

• She associates numbers with colors

• She believes numbers have musical notes

• She thinks numbers have personalities

Why is the number 16 significant to Caitlin Hendrickson?

• It is the legal driving age in the US

• It is her birth date

• It was her favorite sports number

• It was her dorm room number

What is the favorite number of John Green and why?

• 7, because it is a lucky number

• 13, because it is a magical number

• 37, because it was his dorm room number

• 21, because it is a cheerful number

What is the philosophical question raised by Henry Reich about numbers?

• Do numbers have colors?

• Can numbers be negative?

• Do numbers exist?

• Are numbers infinite?

What is CGP Grey's favorite number and why?

• 0, because of its non-obviousness and usefulness

• 1, because it is the first number

• 1729, because it is a special mathematical number

• 100, because it represents completeness

What is the unique property of the number j according to Henry Reich?

• j squared is negative 1

• j is a prime number

• j squared is plus 1

• j is an imaginary number

What does Vi Hart find appealing about certain numbers?

• Their mathematical properties

• Their cultural significance

• Their not-numberness and weirdness

• Their historical background