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The Puzzle of Life (with A.J. Jacobs) - Ep 144

Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

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How to Solve a Farmy Puzzle

In certain kinds puzzles, there's one solution to a crossword puzzle. But all puzzles don't ae that same kind of conclusion. Break em down into small bits like that's a great strategy for what are called farmy puzzles or fairme problems. And your ant is still going to be off, but it's going to be much, much closer than just a wild guess.

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