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title = Playing with Matches without Catching on Fire!!| | title = Playing with Matches without Catching on Fire!!| | ||
number = 137| | number = 137| | ||
date = October | date = October 27, 2010| | ||
length = 11:21| | length = 11:21| | ||
hosts = [[Brian Brushwood]]}} | hosts = [[Brian Brushwood]]}} | ||
This week we've got two super simple, killer matchstick puzzles! | |||
==Revision3 Summary== | ==Revision3 Summary== | ||
This week we've got two super simple, killer matchstick puzzles: | This week we've got two super simple, killer matchstick puzzles: | ||
For starters, set up matchsticks to make the roman numeral expression "seven equals one". Obviously no matter how you read it, this equation is wrong... But by moving just one match you can make it true. | For starters, set up matchsticks to make the roman numeral expression "seven equals one". Obviously no matter how you read it, this equation is wrong... But by moving just one match you can make it true. | ||
The secret: move one of the matches from the VII to change the equation to "square root of one equals one" | The secret: move one of the matches from the VII to change the equation to "square root of one equals one" | ||
Next up: Use matchsticks to create a grid of sixteen squares (as seen in the video)... The challenge is to remove just 9 matches, and end up with absolutely no squares)... Watch the episode for the solution! | Next up: Use matchsticks to create a grid of sixteen squares (as seen in the video)... The challenge is to remove just 9 matches, and end up with absolutely no squares)... Watch the episode for the solution! | ||
===Brian Tries to test his guests in a math equation=== | |||
===Brian teaches a second math game with matches=== | |||
===Reveals the answer to the first math game,=== | |||
==Sponsors== | ==Sponsors== | ||
=== | ===JackThreads=== | ||
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=== | ===Squarespace=== | ||
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==Next Week== | ==Next Week== | ||
Next week we're going to be learning from a psychology expert, how to force an | Next week, we're going to be learning from a psychology expert, how to force an outcome of "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" in your favor by blinking in Morse code. | ||
==Great Quote== | ==Great Quote== | ||
:"Welcome to the show that promises to make you look cool, smart, and talented until they figure out you're a big fat liar." -Brian | |||
==Fun Facts== | ==Fun Facts== | ||
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==YouTube== | ==YouTube== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://revision3.com/scamschool/twomatches Show Notes on Revision3] | * [http://revision3.com/scamschool/twomatches Show Notes on Revision3] | ||
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{{Succession box| | {{Succession box| | ||
preceded =How To Spot A Liar| | preceded =How To Spot A Liar| | ||
followed = | followed =How to Spot a LIAR... Part 2}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:57, 13 February 2014
| Playing with Matches without Catching on Fire!! | |
| Number | 137 |
| Broadcast Date | October 27, 2010 |
| Episode Length | 11:21 |
| Hosts | Brian Brushwood |
This week we've got two super simple, killer matchstick puzzles!
Revision3 Summary
This week we've got two super simple, killer matchstick puzzles:
For starters, set up matchsticks to make the roman numeral expression "seven equals one". Obviously no matter how you read it, this equation is wrong... But by moving just one match you can make it true.
The secret: move one of the matches from the VII to change the equation to "square root of one equals one"
Next up: Use matchsticks to create a grid of sixteen squares (as seen in the video)... The challenge is to remove just 9 matches, and end up with absolutely no squares)... Watch the episode for the solution!
Brian Tries to test his guests in a math equation
Brian teaches a second math game with matches
Reveals the answer to the first math game,
Sponsors
JackThreads
We all know that most guys hate shopping for clothes. You gotta leave the house, go to the store, and look all over the place to find one or two things that are cool. Luckily, that era is OVER, now that there's JackThreads. JackThreads is a members-only online shopping club that does the dirty work for you and saves you a boatload of cash. Each day, JackThreads serves up the hottest new indie brands at HUGE discount prices. We're talking up to 80% off what you'd pay in a store. And they've got amazing brands like Kid Robot, The Hundreds, and American Apparel for way less than you'd find anywhere else. Now, JackThreads is a private club, but luckily, Scam School's got the hookup. To get access to these awesome deals, just go to JackThreads.com/SCAM and you'll get to skip the wait-list and become a member right away. Oh, and did we mention that it's free to join? Hit up JackThreads.com/SCAM and you'll instantly start saving up to 80% without having to leave the house.
Squarespace
Squarespace is a publishing system for anyone looking to build a blog, portfolio or any kind of website. Squarespace offers a uniquely flexible tool for just about anyone (no coding experience required) to build high end, complex websites with that same functionality that you will find on some of the highest trafficked pages on the web. Squarespace's newly launched site importer tool makes things so easy to move over. Be sure to use the promotion code SCAMSCHOOL when placing your order at www.Squarespace.com
Next Week
Next week, we're going to be learning from a psychology expert, how to force an outcome of "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" in your favor by blinking in Morse code.
Great Quote
- "Welcome to the show that promises to make you look cool, smart, and talented until they figure out you're a big fat liar." -Brian
Fun Facts
- Filmed at Fireside Bar
YouTube
Links
| Preceded by: "How To Spot A Liar" |
Playing with Matches Without Catching on Fire! |
Followed by: "How to Spot a LIAR... Part 2" |