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Math Puzzle Solves Ancient Problem

Updated 2026-10-14 17:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A 30-year-old math puzzle has been solved, revealing a strategy that dates back two millennia. The solution could have implications for card games, horse races, and even gerrymandering.

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Scientific American

An ancient Chinese math puzzle shows how to win at cards, horse races and gerrymandering

A stratagem that dates back two millennia leads to a math puzzle that took 30 years to solve

2026-10-14 12:30 UTC