A title Mystery of Seventy-Two: Unraveling the Enigma

In a notable achievement, mathematician Peter Scholze has been awarded the Fields Medal, often considered the Nobel Prize of Mathematics. This prestigious honour was bestowed upon Scholze in a year that is not specified, following his groundbreaking work in algebraic geometry.

Scholze's receipt of the Fields Medal is significant as it marks him as the youngest laureate, a title he shares with the late German mathematician Edwin Hewitt who received the award in 1950 at the age of 24. Scholze himself became Germany's youngest professor in 2012 at the tender age of 24.

Meanwhile, in the world of music, two iconic figures from the 1960s continue to make headlines. Paul McCartney, one of the founding members of The Beatles, is currently 82 years old and continues to tour. In December, McCartney performed on stage, sharing it with fellow Beatle Ringo Starr, who is also 84 years old.

Interestingly, McCartney sang about reaching the age of 64 in the Beatles' song of the same name. The lyrics, written by McCartney himself, depict a humorous take on retirement and activities in a fireplace and garden.

In a different realm, Brazilian footballer Marta Vieira da Silva has made history by being named FIFA World Player of the Year six times. Remarkably, she achieved this feat at the age of 24, a testament to her exceptional talent and consistency in the sport.

On the demographic front, a study reveals that one in three people in Germany at the age of 24 live with their parents. This figure has stabilised at a low level since 2012, with the share of young people aged 15 to 24 remaining around 10% of the population by the end of 2024. This is a significant decrease from the 1980s when the figure was around 16.7%.

Peter Scholze joins a select group of Germans who have received the Fields Medal, making him the second German to do so. His work is set to shape the future of mathematics, inspiring a new generation of mathematicians and scientists.