What do giant cat armies, Leonardo da Vinci, birthday cake, and the Trojan War all have in common? They’re part of this brain-busting riddle series meant to test your might and mettle, your cunning and concentration, your puzzling prowess! Do you have what it takes to solve them?
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-you-solve-the-temple-riddle-dennis-e-shasha Your expedition finally stands at the heart of the ancient temple. But as you study the inscriptions in the darkness, two wisps of green smoke burst forth. The walls begin to shake. The giant sandglass begins flowing with less than an hour before it empties, and a rumbling tells you that you don’t want to be around when that happens. Can you use math to escape the temple? Dennis E. Shasha shows how. Lesson by Dennis E. Shasha, animation by Artrake Studio.