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-counterfeit-coin-riddle-jennifer-lu You’re the realm’s greatest mathematician, but ever since you criticized the Emperor’s tax laws, you’ve been locked in the dungeon. Luckily for you, one of the Emperor’s governors has been convicted of paying his taxes with a counterfeit coin, which has made its way into the treasury. Can you earn your freedom by finding the fake? Jennifer Lu shows how. Lesson by Jennifer Lu, animation by Artrake Studio.