Why are prime numbers important? | Tell me why

Why are prime numbers important? Are there any practical uses of prime numbers or are they taught in school life just for covering academic syllabus! Get familiar with some practical uses of prime numbers in this short animated video. What is so weird about prime numbers? What is the use of prime numbers in real life? Do share with us if you know any more real life uses of prime numbers. And what do you think about periodical cicadas, using prime numbers for their existence. Isn't it just amazing. Keep watching for more such curious Tell me why shorts every Monday @ 5PM (IST) Till then Like and share our videos. Don't forget sharing is caring. Thanks for watching. Follow us, Like us, be a part of the family: ►http://facebook.com/tellmewhyvideos ►https://twitter.com/tellmewhyvideos Sources and further readings: http://www.baltimoresun.com/bal-te.ms.cicada10may10-story.html http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/43119/real-world-applications-of-prime-numbers To more about RSA encryption visit the wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSA_(cryptosystem) Bckground Music: Kevin Macleod incompetech.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theexplainedchannel