Fatto generale: 496 is what the dimension of the gauge group must be for a superstring theory to make sense.
Fatto matematico: 496 is the 3^{rd} perfect number.
Trivia: 496 is what the dimension of the gauge group must be for a superstring theory to make sense.
Data storica: May 10th is the day in 1503 that Christopher Columbus visits the Cayman Islands and names them Las Tortugas after the numerous turtles there.