This document discusses the prevalence and importance of mathematics in everyday life. It provides examples of how mathematics is used in areas like health, weather, transportation, society, and more. While some applications are directly observable, others involve more complex systems that are still being understood mathematically, like DNA. The document also discusses the historical foundations of mathematics over centuries, with concepts building upon each other towards more advanced applications today. Mathematics has many uses beyond just measurements, and its applications continue to infiltrate more domains of life.