Why is the Maclaurin series for e^x so important in mathematics?

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What makes the Maclaurin series for e^x so amazing?

My teacher was talking about how the Maclaurin series for e^x is one of the most amazing concepts in mathematics but he wasn't able to extrapolate due to a lack of time. Anyone care to explain why this particular series is to magnificent?

I understand this doesn't fall in the category of "homework help" but it's still a calculus "problem" regardless.

Thanks.

EDIT: mgb, sorry about that, haha.
 
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It's the way of calculating almost all functions e,sin,cos etc.

If you want to look it up - it's spelled "Maclaurin"
 

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