Homonym: 149 (Prime)
The number 149 is an integer that follows 148 and precedes 150. It is an odd number and can be expressed as the sum of two prime numbers: 149 = 73 + 76. In mathematics, it is also classified as a composite number since it has divisors other than one and itself.
In terms of its significance, 149 is often used in various contexts, such as in mathematics, science, and even in history. For example, 149 is notable in the context of the 1492 year, which marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas.