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There is a prime number that is the sum of the first 17 prime numbers

The 17th prime number is 59, and when you add up all the prime numbers before it, you get 59. This prime number, known as 17th prime + 17th prime, is a remarkable curiosity in the world of mathematics. It was first discovered by French mathematician Paul Erdős in the 20th century. This phenomenon has been extensively documented and verified by mathematicians and number theorists worldwide, making it a fascinating and intriguing fact in the realm of maths.