More Whimsical OEIS Sequences

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Hacker News article highlights several unusual sequences in the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS), including one that gives integers in increasing order of width when printed in Helvetica and another that represents non-reduced fractions.

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The article showcases the creativity and humor in the OEIS community, with contributors like Hugo Pfoertner and Peter Luschny submitting sequences with clever definitions and titles.

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Hacker News Front PageMore Whimsical OEIS Sequences5/28/2026, 5:00:42 PM

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