005 - Knot V Oughts and Crosses

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from Tangled Tale · host Lewis Carroll

Discover the lesser-known side of Lewis Carroll, famed author of Alices Adventures in Wonderland, as he intertwines his passions for storytelling and mathematics in A Tangled Tale. This delightful collection features ten humorous short stories that pose intriguing mathematical problems, engaging readers in a playful challenge. Originally published in The Monthly Packet magazine from April 1880 to March 1885, each of the ten knots invites readers to solve puzzles, with solutions discussed in subsequent issues. Join the fun and explore the whimsical world where logic meets creativity! (Summary by Availle)

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