Dubner's discovery of primes with 666 at their heart caught the attention of author Clifford A. Pickover. Pickover, known for his popular science books, dubbed the largest of these primes "Belphegor's Prime" after the demon associated with invention and discovery. The name was a playful nod to the idea that even demonic forces might be involved in the challenging pursuit of prime numbers.
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