Many of us have grown with idea that advance mathematics is for textbooks and for those weird looking, specs wearing, mysterious looking guys. These kinds of species are normally found in corner table of research libraries, having a gigantic stack of book in front of them. It is not our fault after all, most famous mathematics have something abnormal about the way they look (be it Albert Einstein, Newton, Pascal, Babbage or others). Alas! Reverse does not held true else I would also be some kind of mathematician ;-)
Most people believe complex formulas of mathematics have little, if at all, application in real world. If you are one of them and feared Maths like hell, then think again. I know you hated those torturing Maths Exams, and now thinking I am some kind of Psycho to say Maths is good - but hold on your allegation before you read the whole stuff. Be patient!
Mathematics is beautiful; it can be applied to problems of everyday. Read the little research article below about the common problem every guy faces and how the formula can help in designing urinals more effectively. Read the comments too, where people have suggested modifications in formula and of course there is ultimate fun side too.
http://blag.xkcd.com/2009/09/02/urinal-protocol-vulnerability/
