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A Simple Riddle That Nearly Fooled Albert Einstein!

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Albert Einstein was challenged with a simple riddle in a 1934 correspondence with the psychologist Max Wertheimer. Can you figure it out? Thanks to all patrons! Special thanks to: Shrihari Puranik, Richard Ohnemus, Michael Anvari, Kyle. We are the only channel to feature math topics suggested by people around the world. Support on Patreon to inspire mathematical discovery and make the world a better place:
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