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The Indisputable Santa Mathematical Advent Calendar
Day 2

Happy 2nd of December!

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Throughout the month, to accompany the release of our book on the Mathematics of ChristmasHannah Fry & I are tweeting out Christmathsy bits and pieces, one a day, advent calendar style. Assuming we don’t run out of ideas, that is…

Today’s advent offering is a quick puzzle. Answers via the comments or on Twitter. All correct answers will be rewarded with deep respect and warm Christmas wishes.

Also, there’s still a couple of days to enter yesterday’s competition.

Enjoy!

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The Indisputable Santa Mathematical Advent Calendar
Day 1

Happy First of December!

Throughout the month, Hannah Fry & I will be tweeting out Christmathsy bits and pieces, one a day, advent calendar style… Assuming we don’t run out of ideas, which is certainly possible (What do you mean we should have thought this through beforehand?).

First up, a competition!

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Secretest Santa

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In our new book, The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus, Dr Hannah Fry and I discuss a mathematically superior way to organise your office Secret Santa. However, some people think they have found a flaw in our system…

Never fear though, we have a solution up our sleeves. I just hope you like cutting and sticking…

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