Can you solve the banana puzzle?
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 Published On Nov 23, 2020

Check out the Maths Inspiration shows here: http://mathsinspiration.com/
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You should definitely watch Destin's SmarterEveryDay video:
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Thanks to Hugh for actually weighing the bananas.
http://www2.eng.cam.ac.uk/~hemh1/

The puzzle is a creation of Rob Eastaway.
https://robeastaway.com/

Support me on Patreon and I swear I'll not waste the money on a banana costume. I'll totally use the money to make more, serious maths videos.
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You also get to watch me eat a banana. While dressed as a banana.   / 44219338  

CORRECTIONS
- None yet. Let me know if you spot any mistakes.

As always: thanks to Jane Street who support my channel. They're amazing.
https://www.janestreet.com/

Filming by Matt Parker
Editing by Alex Genn-Bash
Diagrams by Jennie Vallis
Music by Howard Carter
Design by Simon Wright and Adam Robinson
The Banana Who Feels: himself

MATT PARKER: Stand-up Mathematician
Website: http://standupmaths.com/
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UK book: https://mathsgear.co.uk/products/5b9f...
Nerdy maths toys: http://mathsgear.co.uk/

Fine. Here it is. Hugh's video.
   • Hugh and the Pulleys  
And the actual problem sheet from Hugh.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f60srd6qny8...

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