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The 100 Prisoners Problem: When Mathematics Gets Even More Confusing

Science communicator Veritasium explains this mathematical conundrum that will drive you loopy.

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Video Credit: Derek Muller (Veritasium)

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDOctober 6, 2022

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