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“Pythagoras’ Classical Problem”

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A pretty dissection puzzle by Sam Loyd. Cut this figure into three pieces that will fit together to make a square.

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From Loyd’s Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles, Tricks, and Conundrums With Answers (1914).

February 4, 2024 | Puzzles

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