Diamandi, a native of Pylaros, one of the Greek islands, seems to be a remarkable calculator. According to the London Times, after a mere glance at a blackboard on which thirty groups of figures are written, he can repeat them in any arithmetical process. It is said that he never makes an error in calculations involving billions he can extract square or cube roots with marvellous rapidity and accuracy.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XVII, 22 October 1898, Page 524
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69Untitled New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXI, Issue XVII, 22 October 1898, Page 524
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