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Description of  Peerless Probability Problems & Other Puzzles (Mastermind Collection)

1402727453 pdf 1402727453 pdf What makes these puzzles so special? Not only does each one illustrate some of the most classic theories in math, logic, and perception, but theyre eye-catching too. Stare at brilliantly hued concentric circles, inspired by the video active paintings of the Parisian artist Isia Leviant if you continue to look long enough, a spinning white blur will appear. Or imagine that you have a drawerful of socks in different colors7 red, 7 yellow, and 7 green pairs. If you pulled some out in complete darkness, how many would you have to take before youd be sure of having a pair in each color? Or solve word puzzles, paradoxes, and the mystery of the rolling photo cube.