A Harshad number, or Niven number in a given number base, is an integer that is divisible by the sum of its digits when written in that base. Harshad numbers were defined by D. R. Kaprekar, a mathematician from India. The word “Harshad” comes from the Sanskrit harṣa (joy) + da (give), meaning joy-giver. (Wikipedia)
1000 is a typical Harshad number and it really gives us joy, but for an almost unmathematical reason: this is our thousandth post! Considered that the only thing around containing this number was an unexploded 1000-pound bomb, we settled for two Fiat 500.
See also: Harshad number - Fiat 500 (2007) (Wikipedia)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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Congratulations! And many posts in the fuutre too!
I like the colors of the two cars.
I will not take any questions about Harshad numbers. BUT, I am impressed that you have reached 1,000 posts. Congratulations, VP!
Cute, colorful, camera critter capture! Never seen those cars before now! I'd be tempted to hug the pink one!
CONGRATULATIONS on your 100th posting - I'm heading towards my 900th!
Congratulations VP! Great post I love those Fiat 500. I have even been thinking about getting one. Although I truly love my Piaggio scotter.
Congrats VP! Great little lipstick pink car.
Congratulation on your 1000th. You should treat yourself to one of these. I saw a red one around town the other day. Moving pretty fast too.
Mazal tov on a thousand posts well done.
And what an ingenious way of announcing this!
AWESOME!!! Congrats. What a great idea for 500+500th post. Joy-giving images.
Happy 1000th post VP, quite an achievement, very clever and colourful way of reaching your 'Harshad' number!!
Congratulations VP!
I love the pink cinquecento ;)
Congratulations!!!!
We call 1000 "sen" in Japanese! Congratulations ;D
That is awesome. Congratulations on the grand number! Cool shot and caption.
Congratulations!It's wonderful!
Léia
How clever you are ;) Happy 1000 !
Complimentissimi! E certo, meglio le 500 della bomba :) ciaoooo, Arianna
WOW, Congratulations and I'm looking for another 1000:)
Good choice...leave the unexploded 1000-pound bombs alone! I wouldn't mind owning the pink number! Congratulations on your benchmark post!
Congratulations on the 1000th post, VP!
Congratulations
Congratulations on your 1,000th post!
Harshad? Very cool!
Love this one!!!
Happy 500 + 500 post. :)
Lots of joy to you! Tanti auguri!
Wow, quite nice! :) Wasn't aware of the harshad number. Thanks!
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I love them both!!
Italian design!
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