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Episode list

Zach Star
A surprising topological proof - Why you can always cut three objects in half with a single plane
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
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  • A surprising topological proof - Why you can always cut three objects in half with a single plane
A mathematical proof explained graphically using Borsuk-Ulam-theorem.
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Why imaginary numbers are needed to understand the radius of convergence
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
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What would we see if we lived on a hypersphere?
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
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  • What would we see if we lived on a hypersphere?
The shape of our universe is still an open question. But what does this mean? Zach takes a look at what our universe would be like if our three dimensional universe was the surface of a four dimensional hypersphere. But he shrinks the universe to approximately the size of the earth so the effects are more obvious.
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Parity Puzzles

SUnknownParity Puzzles

Fri, May 08, 2020
Zach shares some puzzles that have odd or even solutions but not both. They are parity puzzles. Recognizing a puzzle as a parity puzzle makes the existence of a solution more obvious.
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These changed how I think about higher dimensions

SUnknownThese changed how I think about higher dimensions

Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Mathematicians developed the field of topology to explore the manipulation of objects in space. Zach find it helpful for visualizing higher level dimensions and the shapes of alternative universes. Even the mathematical operations help in visualization.
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We likely live in one of these 18 universes

SUnknownWe likely live in one of these 18 universes

Sun, Jul 12, 2020
Mathematics offers a multitude of different geometries our universe might have. Astronomers think we live in a universe with Euceidean rather than spherical or hyperbolic geometry. But that still leaves 18 Euclidean universes to choose from.
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What would we see if we lived on a hypersphere?

SUnknownWhat would we see if we lived on a hypersphere?

Fri, Jul 24, 2020
The shape of our universe is still an open question. But what does this mean? Zach takes a look at what our universe would be like if our three dimensional universe was the surface of a four dimensional hypersphere. But he shrinks the universe to approximately the size of the earth so the effects are more obvious.
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The Poker Paradox

SUnknownThe Poker Paradox

Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Adding a joker to a poker game does something weird to the probabilities of winning hands and hence their rankings.
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Probability is just...really weird

SUnknownProbability is just...really weird

Tue, Jul 30, 2024
The Monte Hall paradox wasn't controversial enough for Zach. But not to worry. He has a selection puzzle that it too confusing even for social media because even it you guess right it's probably for the wrong reason.
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Impulse: Playing with Reality

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7.2
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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

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The Curse of Oak Island

6.8
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Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story

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2073

2073

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The Real Full Monty

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Playboy: Playmates Bustin' Out

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Playboy presents its most bodacious collection yet. We've gone back to your favorite videos to bring together 41 beautiful, buxom Playmates in scene after scene of purely endowed forms. Discover the beauty of Victoria Silvstedt (1997 Playmate of the Year) as she shares her generous gifts in a magical Cinderella fantasy. Travel to New Orleans with bombshell Anna-Marie Goddard (40th Anniversary Playmate) as she finds steamy passion in The Big Easy. Then, top things off with Hollywood starlet Jenny McCarthy (1994 Playmate of the Year). And our journey doesn't end there. You'll be seduced by these other stunning sirens as they take you through some dangerous curves: Laura Cover, Miss October 1998; Karen McDougal, 1998 Playmate of the Year; Brooke Richards, Miss December 1999; Shauna Sand, Miss May 1996; Jaime Bergman, 45th Anniversary Playmate; Stacy Sanches, 1996 Playmate of the Year; and Carrie Stevens, Miss June 1997. It's a curvaceous collection of the world's most bountiful beauties. Don't miss it.

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Sugarcane

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Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy

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