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Mind-Bending Math: Riddles and Paradoxes

Mind-Bending Math: Riddles and Paradoxes

Mind-Bending Math: Riddles and Paradoxes

Discover the timeless riddles and paradoxes that have confounded the greatest philosophical, mathematical, and scientific minds in history. Stretching your mind to try to solve a puzzle, even when the answer eludes you, can help sharpen your mind and focus—and it’s an intellectual thrill! Mind-Bending Math will have you contemplating everything from the enthralling paradox of paradoxes to the mysteries of infinity.

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