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How a Hobbyist Solved a 50-Year-Old Math Problem (Einstein Tile)

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This video explains how a hobbyist found a special shape that can cover any surface without repeating! It's called an Einstein tile and it took mathematicians over 50 years to find it.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

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Q1 What is the name of the special shape that was discovered?

Answer: Einstein Tile

Q2 What kind of shapes make up an Einstein tile?

Answer: Kite shapes

Q3 Who found the Einstein tile?

Answer: David Smith

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