Category: Quiz
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Weekly Problem: Number Theory
The Collatz Sequence Let’s explore one of the most deceptively simple yet unsolved problems in mathematics, first proposed by Lothar Collatz in 1937. The Rules Start with any positive integer n. At each step: If the number is even, divide it by 2 If the number is odd, multiply it by 3 and add 1…
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Weekly problem: Solve the Morse Code Riddle
The Curious Case of the Musical Cipher “My dear Watson,” Holmes began, his eyes gleaming with interest, “we have received a most peculiar message from Inspector Lestrade. Three musical patterns, each hiding a word, and when properly arranged, will reveal the location of a stolen artifact.” 📡 Show/Hide Morse Code Reference ▼ A .- B…
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Weekly Problem: Fallacy Fallacy
Understanding the Fallacy Fallacy Test your knowledge about the fallacy fallacy – the mistake of assuming that if an argument contains a fallacy, its conclusion must be false.
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Weekly Problem no.14: Beethoven’s 5th!
Cryptophonic Challenge: Beethoven’s Victory Code The Cryptophonic Challenge: Beethoven’s Victory Code Click to Start Audio Engine 🎵 Decode the Victory Symphony Level: 1/3 Current Mission: Decode the famous rhythm that became a symbol of victory… Attempts remaining: 3 30s lockout remaining Pattern 1: • • • ― ❔ Pattern 2: ― • • • 🔒…
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Weekly Problem no.13 Vector Chase!
Here’s our weekly mathematical problem. this time in Geometry!
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Weekly Problem No 12. A unified model of human biases
[raw] The Paradox of Market Street Week 1 Challenge | Deadline: Next Monday “In the bustling city of Behavoria, on the famous Market Street, a peculiar experiment is taking place…” The Scenario Three shops opened on Market Street, each selling identical coffee mugs: 🏪 Shop A: Sells mugs for $10 🏪 Shop B: Initially sells…
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Weekly Problem no.9. The Simpson’s Paradox
Simpson’s Paradox: A Causal Inference Challenge by Yildiz Culcu The Medical Treatment Paradox You’re the lead researcher at a major hospital analyzing a new treatment for a chronic condition. Here’s the aggregated data from two hospitals over one year: Hospital Treatment Group Success Rate Total Patients Hospital A New Treatment 60% 200 Hospital A Standard…
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The Pizza Theorem. Weekly Problem no. 8
The Pizza Theorem Challenge by Yildiz Culcu Rotate Cuts Show/Hide Solution Problem: A pizza is cut by 8 straight lines through a point P, which is not at the center of the pizza. The cuts are made at equal angles (45° apart). Prove that the sum of the areas of alternate pieces is equal. Questions…
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Liar! Weekly Problem
🤔 Philosopher A 🤯 Philosopher B “Let’s start our discussion about the Liar Paradox…” Next Step Reset The Liar Paradox is one of the oldest and most famous logical paradoxes, dating back to ancient Greece. In its simplest form, it’s captured in the statement: “This statement is false.” Understanding the Paradox: If we assume the…
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Napoleon’s Theorem
weekly Problem no.5 in two difficulties One of the most elegant results in geometry began with a surprising observation about triangles. Take any triangle – it doesn’t matter what shape or size – and build equilateral triangles on each of its sides (pointing outward). Now find the centers of these three equilateral triangles. When you…