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The Hidden Secrets of Math: Uncharted Territory (Part 3)

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The Surprising World of Infinite Tiling Challenges

This chapter explores the mathematical challenge of tiling an infinite plane using a limited number of shapes, highlighting key breakthroughs by Robert Berger and Roger Penrose. It traces the evolution of tiling theory and the unexpected implications of these findings in the field of mathematics.

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