Fibonacci numbers are not ordinary numbersThis number system was developed by Leonardo Pisano and affects many aspects of our world today. Although this system may have many applications, it is a shame that not everyone knows about it. If people stopped and applied this system to their daily lives, it would allow them to see the world differently. It all began in the year one thousand two hundred and two, when a mathematician named Leonardo Pisano, later known as Fibonacci, wrote a book which he entitled “Liber Abaci”. Liber Abaci translated means “book of calculations”. The book contains a collection of mathematical problems that he solved using his number system. To find these numbers you will need to add two consecutive numbers and your answer will give you the number you are looking for (e.g. zero, one, one, two, three, five, eight, thirteen, etc.). Knot et al. (2013) stated that the book proved to be a great mathematical achievement by introducing the decimal number system to the Latin-speaking world (p.1). Fibonacci numbers are a set of numbers that have changed the world of mathematics for the better. Fibonacci was born Leonardo Pisano in the 12th century in the Italian city of Pisa. Pisano studied in North Africa where he grew up. After spending many years travelling, he returned to Pisa in the year twelve hundred. Upon his return he decided to transmit the knowledge acquired to the Pisan public, in the form of his book. The name Fibonacci was given to Leonardo when a group of scholars mistook his title for his name. Fibonacci had intended his book to make mathematical calculations easier through this new number system which by all accounts was superior to the Roman one. Fibonacci would be... at the center of the chart... yes, in many aspects of the world we live in. Especially in nature, we see systems in things like petals on flowers, spirals on shells, seed patterns, to the spiral of hawks. Many other equations and formulas were derived from these properties. Although most people still don't know the Fibonacci numbers, if we continue to spread the word and enlighten others, everyone will benefit and be able to see the world mathematically. Works CitedKnott, R., & the Plus team (2013). Life and Fibonacci numbers. Retrieved from http://plus.math.org/content/life-and-numbers-fibonacci Childs, M., Gavra, A., Hua, J., & Vesuna, J. (2009). Fabulous Fibonacci. Retrieved from http://www.fabulousfibonacci.com/portal/Encyclopedia Britannica (2014). Online encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/205791/Fibonacci-numbers