DataGenetics https://datagenetics.com Blog from DataGentics: Data Decoded. Value Unlocked. Nick@DataGenetics.com (Nick Berry) en-us https://datagenetics.com/rss/rsslogo.png DataGenetics https://datagenetics.com Perimeter Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12022/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12022/index.html Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT What is the ratio between the perimeter of a circle to that of a square that touch as shown in the diagram? What is the ratio between the perimeter of a circle to that of a square that touch as shown in the diagram?

]]> Service Interuption https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12022/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12022/index.html Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT GoDaddy tanked my site, sorry. GoDaddy tanked my site, sorry.

]]> Plant a tree https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22022/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22022/index.html Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Can planting a tree make a difference? Can planting a tree make a difference?

]]> Mathematician`s Card Trick https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12022/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12022/index.html Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT Guessing from three boxes in one try. Guessing from three boxes in one try.

]]> NFT Gaming is snake oil https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12022/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12022/index.html Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT It might be cool technology, but it's totally wrong. It might be cool technology, but it's totally wrong.

]]> Impossible Dart Scores https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22021/index.html Thu, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT What scores is it impossible to obtain in darts? What scores is it impossible to obtain in darts?

]]> [0-9] digit puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12021/index.html Mon, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Rearrange the digits [0-9] to make three numbers: x,y,z such that x+y=z. Rearrange the digits [0-9] to make three numbers: x,y,z such that x+y=z.

]]> Hamiltonian Path Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12021/index.html Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Label the grid 1-49 connecting adjacent edges so each shaded cell is prime. Label the grid 1-49 connecting adjacent edges so each shaded cell is prime.

]]> 52 card pickup https://datagenetics.com/blog/september52021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september52021/index.html Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT How many times will you need to pickup a randomly jumbled deck if each time you discard the face-up cards? How many times will you need to pickup a randomly jumbled deck if each time you discard the face-up cards?

]]> Chessboard distances https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42021/index.html Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Minimum number of moves to get to any square. Minimum number of moves to get to any square.

]]> Bayes, keys, and prisoners https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32021/index.html Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Counterintuitive probability questions. Counterintuitive probability questions.

]]> Inebriated Unlocking https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22021/index.html Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT How many attempts to sucessfully unlock a door? How many attempts to sucessfully unlock a door?

]]> Venn Diagrams https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12021/index.html Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the overlap between US States and Chemical Elements? What is the overlap between US States and Chemical Elements?

]]> Missile Command https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12021/index.html Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the probability of survival if each missile battery selects its own target? What is the probability of survival if each missile battery selects its own target?

]]> Windsocks https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22021/index.html Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Why are windsocks striped? Why are windsocks striped?

]]> Stopping Traffic https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12021/index.html Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT How much energy is wasted to allow you to cross the road? How much energy is wasted to allow you to cross the road?

]]> The sledgehammer and the nut https://datagenetics.com/blog/june72021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june72021/index.html Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT I should not have written code. I should not have written code.

]]> Horse Jumping https://datagenetics.com/blog/june62021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june62021/index.html Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT How many different ways can you configure seven fence components? How many different ways can you configure seven fence components?

]]> Recycle Logo https://datagenetics.com/blog/june52021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june52021/index.html Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Are you sure you are looking at the correct logo? Are you sure you are looking at the correct logo?

]]> Fifty Shades of Gray (Socks) https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42021/index.html Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT How many socks do you need to take? How many socks do you need to take?

]]> Flying Cars https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32021/index.html Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT Stop trying to build flying cars! Stop trying to build flying cars!

]]> Containing a one https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22021/index.html Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT What percentage of the first billion positive integers contain the digit one? What percentage of the first billion positive integers contain the digit one?

]]> Rolling, Banking, and Radioactive Decay https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12021/index.html Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the expected number of rolls to bank three dice, if rolling a six banks any die, and how does this relate to radioactive decay? What is the expected number of rolls to bank three dice, if rolling a six banks any die, and how does this relate to radioactive decay?

]]> Tunnel Escape https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32021/index.html Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Outrunning a train in two different ways. Outrunning a train in two different ways.

]]> How to select fair teams https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22021/index.html Sun, 09 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Evenhanded ways to split a group in two. Evenhanded ways to split a group in two.

]]> Twelve Days of Christmas https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12021/index.html Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT How many gifts in total? How many gifts in total?

]]> Two Dice, Same Score https://datagenetics.com/blog/april72021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april72021/index.html Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT What are the chances that your total from a pair of dice matches your friend? What are the chances that your total from a pair of dice matches your friend?

]]> Texas Holdem Poker https://datagenetics.com/blog/april62021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april62021/index.html Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT You are more likely to get a Royal Flush than a King-High Straight Flush! You are more likely to get a Royal Flush than a King-High Straight Flush!

]]> One Billion https://datagenetics.com/blog/april52021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april52021/index.html Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Two numbers multiplied that do not end in zero. Two numbers multiplied that do not end in zero.

]]> Coffee Time Challenge https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42021/index.html Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Two unknowns in arithmetic and geometric progressions. Two unknowns in arithmetic and geometric progressions.

]]> Missing Something? https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32021/index.html Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Issue with email alert service. Issue with email alert service.

]]> Fly on a Hexagonal Prism https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22021/index.html Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the shortest distance between opposite vertices? What is the shortest distance between opposite vertices?

]]> Two Parcels https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12021/index.html Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT Which girl has the biggest present? Which girl has the biggest present?

]]> Ten Switches https://datagenetics.com/blog/march122021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march122021/index.html Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Can you open the safe? Can you open the safe?

]]> How deep is the well? https://datagenetics.com/blog/march112021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march112021/index.html Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Equations of motion. Equations of motion.

]]> Strictly increasing numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/march102021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march102021/index.html Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT How many five digit strictly increasing numbers are there? How many five digit strictly increasing numbers are there?

]]> Ian and Dog https://datagenetics.com/blog/march92021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march92021/index.html Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Overly energetic dog puzzle. Overly energetic dog puzzle.

]]> Jessica`s Secret Bracelets https://datagenetics.com/blog/march82021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march82021/index.html Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Finding hidden rectangles in beads. Finding hidden rectangles in beads.

]]> Painted Cube Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march72021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march72021/index.html Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Yet another painted cube puzzle. Yet another painted cube puzzle.

]]> Creditcard Number Generator https://datagenetics.com/blog/march62021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march62021/index.html Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Generating test numbers. Generating test numbers.

]]> Coin on a infinite Chessboard https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52021/index.html Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the probability a tossed coin will land on a single square? What is the probability a tossed coin will land on a single square?

]]> Romeo and Juliet https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42021/index.html Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT How long until the lovers meet? How long until the lovers meet?

]]> Buy Me a Coffee? https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32021/index.html Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT Help pay for hosting costs. Help pay for hosting costs.

]]> Six Switch Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22021/index.html Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the expected number of moves to turn all the lights on? What is the expected number of moves to turn all the lights on?

]]> Soda Can Stability https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12021/index.html Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT How much soda should you drink to make your can least likely to tip up? How much soda should you drink to make your can least likely to tip up?

]]> Three Napkins Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/february62021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february62021/index.html Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Covering the biggest square table. Covering the biggest square table.

]]> Impossible Baseball https://datagenetics.com/blog/february52021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february52021/index.html Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT The official rules contain an impossible requirement. The official rules contain an impossible requirement.

]]> Bomb Defusal https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42021/index.html Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Red wire or Blue wire? Red wire or Blue wire?

]]> Scrabble Racks https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32021/index.html Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Good and Evil starting racks. Good and Evil starting racks.

]]> The importance of independence https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22021/index.html Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT Diversity is better than duplicated competency. Diversity is better than duplicated competency.

]]> Dice, Rubik's Cubes, and Error Diffusion https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12021/index.html Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT What are the chances of winning? What are the chances of winning?

]]> The Orchard Game https://datagenetics.com/blog/january62021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january62021/index.html Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT What are the chances of winning? What are the chances of winning?

]]> Word Ladders and Equivalence Classes https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52021/index.html Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Guest post. Guest post.

]]> Cluedo https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42021/index.html Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT What is the best starting hand? What is the best starting hand?

]]> Change One Letter https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32021/index.html Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Transforming words by changing just one letter. Transforming words by changing just one letter.

]]> Rolling Two Dice https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22021/index.html Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT Are you more likely to roll a twelve before two sevens in a row? Are you more likely to roll a twelve before two sevens in a row?

]]> CES 2021 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12021/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12021/index.html Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT There will be no CES showfloor this year. There will be no CES showfloor this year.

]]> Present Exchange https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42020/index.html Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT How to prove that people exchange mutual gifts. How to prove that people exchange mutual gifts.

]]> Alternate d4 labelling https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32020/index.html Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT How can you label a four sided die using only one number per face? How can you label a four sided die using only one number per face?

]]> Two Decks Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22020/index.html Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT If you deal from two shuffled decks, in parallel, card by card, what is the probability that at least one pair of cards matches? If you deal from two shuffled decks, in parallel, card by card, what is the probability that at least one pair of cards matches?

]]> HTTPS https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12020/index.html Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT My site will now be exclusively dispensed over HTTPS. My site will now be exclusively dispensed over HTTPS.

]]> Gender Identification Puzzle [Update] https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22020/index.html Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT A solution with lower expected value. A solution with lower expected value.

]]> Gender Identification Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12020/index.html Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT How do you purchase a pair of chicks with the shortest number of trials? How do you purchase a pair of chicks with the shortest number of trials?

]]> Marble Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22020/index.html Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many blue marbles are there? How many blue marbles are there?

]]> Coin Flipping Robot https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12020/index.html Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT What happens to the concentration of heads in the room? What happens to the concentration of heads in the room?

]]> Milestones in Aviation https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32020/index.html Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT Important dates in the conquest of air and space. Important dates in the conquest of air and space.

]]> Hitting the Sun https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22020/index.html Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT It's practically impossible to fire a rocket and hit the Sun. It's practically impossible to fire a rocket and hit the Sun.

]]> Miss Shilling's Orifice https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12020/index.html Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT Celebrating a brilliant aeronautical engineer. Celebrating a brilliant aeronautical engineer.

]]> A butt load of work https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32020/index.html Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT It probably doesn't mean what you think it does. It probably doesn't mean what you think it does.

]]> There are many ways to skin a cat https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22020/index.html Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT Solving problems in different ways (and optimization). Solving problems in different ways (and optimization).

]]> Red, White, Blue coin weighing puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12020/index.html Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT Separating six coins in two weighings - a better solution. Separating six coins in two weighings - a better solution.

]]> Red, White, Blue coin weighing puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/july42020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july42020/index.html Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT Separating six coins in two weighings? Separating six coins in two weighings?

]]> Imposter Syndrome https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32020/index.html Mon, 11 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT I am a fraud! I am a fraud!

]]> Rocket Science https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22020/index.html Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT A beginner’s guide to Astronautics. A beginner’s guide to Astronautics.

]]> Firework Science https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12020/index.html Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT A quick look at the ballistics and stability of aerial fireworks. A quick look at the ballistics and stability of aerial fireworks.

]]> Three d20 betting game https://datagenetics.com/blog/june122020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june122020/index.html Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT What is the probability that one dice rolls between two others? What is the probability that one dice rolls between two others?

]]> Musical Intermission https://datagenetics.com/blog/june112020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june112020/index.html Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Over eleven years of blogging! Over eleven years of blogging!

]]> Social Distancing at the Park https://datagenetics.com/blog/june102020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june102020/index.html Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT What is the best way? What is the best way?

]]> Gold Cubes https://datagenetics.com/blog/june92020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june92020/index.html Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT How to fairly distribute cubes of gold. How to fairly distribute cubes of gold.

]]> Toxic Sludge Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june82020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june82020/index.html Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many people will it take to empty the sludge in an hour? How many people will it take to empty the sludge in an hour?

]]> Second Place? https://datagenetics.com/blog/june72020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june72020/index.html Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT What is the probability that the second ranked team makes it to the final? What is the probability that the second ranked team makes it to the final?

]]> Perfect Roots Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june62020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june62020/index.html Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT What is the smallest number that is a perfect square, cube, and fifth power? What is the smallest number that is a perfect square, cube, and fifth power?

]]> Social Distancing Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june52020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june52020/index.html Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many ways can people sit safely at a bar? How many ways can people sit safely at a bar?

]]> Two Swimmers https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42020/index.html Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Can you work out the length of the pool? Can you work out the length of the pool?

]]> Cut and Restored Checkerboard https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32020/index.html Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT If you cut, shuffle, and restore a 4x4 checkerboard, what are the chances you'll end up with a checkerboard again? If you cut, shuffle, and restore a 4x4 checkerboard, what are the chances you'll end up with checkerboard again?

]]> Birthday and Free Movie Ticket https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22020/index.html Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Maximizing your chance of winning a free movie ticket. Maximizing your chance of winning a free movie ticket.

]]> Chess Tournament Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12020/index.html Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT Is is better to play a weak or strong opponent more than once? Is is better to play a weak or strong opponent more than once?

]]> 50:50 Sock Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42020/index.html Sun, 31 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many socks do you need to take to have a 50% chance of getting the pair you want? How many socks do you need to take to have a 50% chance of getting the pair you want?

]]> 711 Price Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32020/index.html Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Four items whose sum of prices is the same as their product. Four items whose sum of prices is the same as their product.

]]> One Dice or Two? https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22020/index.html Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT How often will one dice roll win over two? How often will one dice roll win over two?

]]> Multi Armed Bandit Game https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12020/index.html Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT I wrote another multiplayer game. I wrote another multiplayer game.

]]> Three Triangles Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32020/index.html Fri, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT What is the area of the shaded regions? What is the area of the shaded regions?

]]> Motion Camouflage https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22020/index.html Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Creeping up without being noticed. Creeping up without being noticed.

]]> Space Miner https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12020/index.html Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT I wrote a multiplayer game. I wrote a multiplayer game.

]]> Monoliths and Bricks https://datagenetics.com/blog/march112020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march112020/index.html Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT How could '2001: A Space Odyssey' have been geekier? How could '2001: A Space Odyssey' have been geekier?

]]> Bucket of Dice https://datagenetics.com/blog/march102020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march102020/index.html Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many dice do you have to roll to have 95% confidence you'll get at least one six? How many dice do you have to roll to have 95% confidence you'll get at least one six?

]]> Two sixes in a row https://datagenetics.com/blog/march92020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march92020/index.html Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT How often does this happen? How often does this happen?

]]> Four-of-a-kind in the dark https://datagenetics.com/blog/march82020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march82020/index.html Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many cards must you deal? How many cards must you deal?

]]> Pythagoras Revisited https://datagenetics.com/blog/march72020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march72020/index.html Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Interesting fact about the Pythagorean theorem. Interesting fact about the Pythagorean theorem.

]]> Blackjack https://datagenetics.com/blog/march62020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march62020/index.html Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT What is the probability of dealing a Blackjack? What is the probability of dealing a Blackjack?

]]> Toilet Paper: How long does it last? https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52020/index.html Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT The relationship between size and consumption. The relationship between size and consumption.

]]> Sum of Digits https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42020/index.html Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Can you write code to sum up all the digits in numbers 1-N? Can you write code to sum up all the digits in numbers 1-N?

]]> Heroic Triangles https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32020/index.html Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Triangles with integer edges and integer areas. Triangles with integer edges and integer areas.

]]> Finding Nemo https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22020/index.html Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT How long does it take Nemo's forgetful friend to find him? How long does it take Nemo's forgetful friend to find him?

]]> Another Painted Cube Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12020/index.html Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT How many sides were painted? How many sides were painted?

]]> Glass Half Full? https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32020/index.html Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT How good are you at estimating a half-full glass? How good are you at estimating a half-full glass?

]]> Giving Back https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22020/index.html Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Want to invite me as a guest lecturer? Want to invite me as a guest lecturer?

]]> Who finished second? https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12020/index.html Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT A fun little puzzle created by the NSA in 2016. A fun little puzzle created by the NSA in 2016.

]]> Gambler's ruin https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42020/index.html Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT How easy (or not) is it double your money in a casino? How is easy (or not) is it double your money in a casino?

]]> Random points in a sphere https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32020/index.html Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT How do you generate random points in a sphere? How do you generate random points in a sphere?

]]> CES 2020 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22020/index.html Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Notes from my visit to the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. Notes from my visit to the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show.

]]> Spelling Bee Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12020/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12020/index.html Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Solver for the New York Times Spelling Game. Solver for the New York Times Spelling Game.

]]> The Best Full House https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22019/index.html Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the best Full House you can be dealt in Poker? (Warning: You'll probably get it wrong) What is the best Full House you can be dealt in Poker? (Warning: You'll probably get it wrong)

]]> String Selfie https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12019/index.html Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT Winding a single thread around a collection of pins to make an image. Winding a single thread around a collection of pins to make an image.

]]> Sampling from non-symmetric discrete outcomes https://datagenetics.com/blog/november52019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november52019/index.html Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT A super clever algorithm. A super clever algorithm.

]]> Recovering Source Code Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42019/index.html Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the fastest way to recover these missing constants? What is the fastest way to recover these missing constants?

]]> Wood does not really burn https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32019/index.html Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT When you sit infront of a fire, it's not the wood that is burning. When you sit infront of a fire, it's not that wood that is burning.

]]> Heavy Hitters Algorithm https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22019/index.html Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT How to, efficiently, find the most popular items in a large dataset. How to, efficiently, find the most popular items in a large dataset.

]]> Zeller`s Congruence https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12019/index.html Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT How computers calculate the day of the week. How computers calculate the day of the week.

]]> Self Similarity https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32019/index.html Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT A guest post from Rami Luisto about self-similarity. A guest post from Rami Luisto about self-similarity.

]]> Sum Free Sets https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22019/index.html Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT How can you arrange numbers into sets so that no two elements adds up to a third? How can you arrange numbers into sets so that no two elements adds up to a third?

]]> Four Points Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12019/index.html Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT How can you arrange four points so that there are only two distinct distances between any pair? How can you arrange four points so that there are only two distinct distances between any pair?

]]> Star Polygons https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42019/index.html Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Creating stars from regular polygons. Creating stars from regular polygons.

]]> Venture Beat Article https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32019/index.html Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Thank you to my friend, Dean Takahashi, for writing a moving article about my condition. Thank you to my friend, Dean Takahashi, for writing a moving article about my condition.

]]> Tessellating Regular Polygons https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22019/index.html Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Why do some polygons tessellate and others do not? Why do some polygons tessellate and others do not?

]]> Elf Chalkboard Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12019/index.html Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT If math elves replace pairs of numbers with their differences, will the result be odd or even? If math elves replace pairs of numbers with their differences, will the result be odd or even?

]]> Pearl Bracelet https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12019/index.html Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the relationship between the diameter of a bracelet and the diameter of the pearls that make it? What is the relationship between the diameter of a bracelet and the diameter of the pearls that make it?

]]> Video Poker Strategy https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32019/index.html Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the optimal holding strategy when playing video poker? What is the optimal holding strategy when playing video poker?

]]> A^B or B^A https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22019/index.html Fri, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT Which is bigger: A^B or B^A? Which is bigger: A^B or B^A?

]]> Approximating the Sine Function https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12019/index.html Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT How close can we get to approximating the trig function sine using very simple polynomials? How close can we get to approximating the trig function sine using very simple polynomials?

]]> Sad News https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12019/index.html Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT I have some sad news to share. I have some sad news to share.

]]> Word Ladder Solver (Longest Solutions) https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32019/index.html Tue, 09 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Longest solutions to the distinct shortest lengths distinct word ladder problems. Longest solutions to the distinct shortest lengths distinct word ladder problems.

]]> Word Ladder Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22019/index.html Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Transforming words, one letter at a time. Transforming words, one letter at a time.

]]> One Trillion Dollars https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12019/index.html Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT How long would it take to count a trillion dollars? How long would it take to count a trillion dollars?

]]> Optimal Shooting Angle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12019/index.html Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the best location to shoot at the goal from? What is the best location to shoot at the goal from?

]]> Uncut Spaghetti https://datagenetics.com/blog/february82019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february82019/index.html Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT Can you connect each square on a grid with a single thread? Can you connect each square on a grid with a single thread?

]]> Birthday Paradox Revisited https://datagenetics.com/blog/february72019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february72019/index.html Tue, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT Looking at the birthday paradox with real data. Looking at the birthday paradox with real data.

]]> Drones and Helicopters https://datagenetics.com/blog/february62019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february62019/index.html Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT Why are we trying to scale-up drones and not just use helicopters? It’s unmerited! Why are we trying to scale-up drones and not just use helicopters? It’s unmerited!

]]> AIME Math Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/february52019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february52019/index.html Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT A fun little problem from a past American Invitational Mathematics test. A fun little problem from a past American Invitational Mathematics test.

]]> Christmas Tree Lights https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42019/index.html Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT Something weird happens when you wrap lights tightly around a conical tree. Something weird happens when you wrap lights tightly around a conical tree.

]]> Bogus Science https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32019/index.html Fri, 01 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is really happening when you throw a cup of boiling water into frigid air? What is really happening when you throw a cup of boiling water into frigid air?

]]> Ten square units https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22019/index.html Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT How can you make a ten square unit square on a chessboard? How can you make a ten square unit square on a chessboard?

]]> How many squares on a chess board? https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12019/index.html Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT (and a puzzle dating back to 2002). (and a puzzle dating back to 2002.)

]]> Cutting a Square Cake https://datagenetics.com/blog/january82019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january82019/index.html Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT How do you fairly cut a square cake into three pieces? How do you fairly cut a square cake into three pieces?

]]> Square and Arc Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/january72019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january72019/index.html Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the ratio of the smaller square to the larger square? What is the ratio of the smaller square to the larger square?

]]> Semicircle Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/january62019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january62019/index.html Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT What is the area of the shaded region? What is the area of the shaded region?

]]> Multiple Choice Quizzes https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52019/index.html Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT Limitations of multiple choice exams (and a potential solution?) Limitations of multiple choice exams (and a potential solution?)

]]> CES 2019 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42019/index.html Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT Notes from my annual pilgrimage, and thoughts for the future. Notes from my annual pilgrimage, and thoughts for the future.

]]> Rotagrams https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32019/index.html Sun, 06 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT Anagrams made by rotating letters. Anagrams made by rotating letters.

]]> 2018 Traffic Data https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22019/index.html Thu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT How much traffic does a blog get? How much traffic does a blog get?

]]> Sudoku Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12019/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12019/index.html Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Online Sudoku Solver. Online Sudoku Solver.

]]> Christmas elves puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/december52018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december52018/index.html Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT How many additional elves does Santa need to ensure toys are made on time? How many additional elves does Santa need to ensure toys are made on time?

]]> Optimal Picture Viewing Distance https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42018/index.html Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT How far away should you stand from a picture? How far away should you stand from a picture?

]]> von Neumann Poker Analysis https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32018/index.html Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Nash Equilibria, and optimal play for simple poker game. Nash Equilibria, and optimal play for simple poker game.

]]> Self Avoiding Walks https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22018/index.html Sat, 08 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT How to walk a checkerboard visiting each square only once. How to walk a checkerboard visiting each square only once.

]]> Site Redesign https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12018/index.html Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT Major site redesign to support responsive rendering. Major site redesign to support responsive rendering.

]]> Stereograms https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22018/index.html Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT What are autostereograms, and how do they work? What are autostereograms, and how do they work?

]]> Mirrors https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12018/index.html Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT How big a mirror do you need to be able to see all your body, and what happens to the size of your reflection if you back away from a mirror? Also, what is the Venus Effect? How big a mirror do you need to be able to see all your body, and what happens to the size of your reflection if you back away from a mirror? Also, what is the Venus Effect?

]]> Simple Feed Ranking Algorithm https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32018/index.html Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT How to efficiently order lists based on popularity and recency. How to efficiently order lists based on popularity and recency.

]]> Serial and Parallel bulb puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22018/index.html Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT How to connect two bulbs in series or parallel with a switch. How to connect two bulbs in series or parallel with a switch.

]]> Slot Machines https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12018/index.html Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT The psychology of why people love to play slot machines. The psychology of why people love to play slot machines.

]]> Overlapping Disks https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22018/index.html Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT What is the relationship between the percentage overlap during an eclipse, and the separation of the objects? What is the relationship between the percentage overlap during an eclipse, and the separation of the objects?

]]> Human Fuel Consumption https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12018/index.html Sun, 02 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT How many miles to the gallon does a person get? How many miles to the gallon does a person get?

]]> Probability and Tennis https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12018/index.html Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT Based on your skill, what is the probability of winning a tennis match? Based on your skill, what is the probability of winning a tennis match?

]]> Grazing and Calculus Revisited https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32018/index.html Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Revisiting the optimal grazing field size using a barn and straight section fencing. Revisiting the optimal grazing field size using a barn and straight section fencing.

]]> Verlet Simulations https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22018/index.html Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Simple physics simulations of cloth and rag-dolls based on Verlet Integration. Simple physics simulations of cloth and rag-dolls based on Verlet Integration.

]]> Poor Customer Service https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12018/index.html Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Why do companies not understand how poor customer service, whilst seemingly advantageous in the short term, is damaging in the long term? Why do companies not understand how poor customer service, whilst seemingly advantageous in the short term, is damaging in the long term?

]]> Lucy`s Secret Number puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12018/index.html Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT How can you determine Lucy’s secret number when you only overhear part of her conversation? How can you determine Lucy’s secret number when you only overhear part of her conversation?

]]> Six Dice Betting Game https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22018/index.html Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT What are the chances that rolling six dice will result in four distinct numbers? What are the chances that rolling six dice will result in four distinct numbers?

]]> How digital cameras work https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12018/index.html Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT And the clever math that turns their color-blind sensors into full color images (plus some bonus calculus and interpolation). And the clever math that turns their color-blind sensors into full color images (plus some bonus calculus and interpolation).

]]> How analog TV worked https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12018/index.html Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT The clever technology around how analog TV protocols were created, and why there was an odd number of lines on an old TV screen. The clever technology around how analog TV protocols were created, and why there was an odd number of lines on an old TV screen.

]]> Turning Water into Wine https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52018/index.html Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT How to turn water into wine (with and without recursion). Calculating Levenshtein distances. How to turn water into wine (with and without recursion). Calculating Levenshtein distances.

]]> Sock Puzzle Revisited https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42018/index.html Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT What is the probability of pulling out matching pairs of socks from a drawer in darkness? Why it is the probability of pulling out matching pairs of socks from a drawer in darkness?

]]> Compound interest and retirement https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32018/index.html Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT Why it is critically important to start saving for your retirement as soon as possible. Why it is critically important to start saving for your retirement as soon as possible.

]]> Nine digits puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22018/index.html Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT Arrange the digits 1-9 to make a nine digit number such that the first digit is divisible by one, the first two digits are divisible by two, the first three divisible by three ... Arrange the digits 1-9 to make a nine digit number such that the first digit is divisible by one, the first two digits divisible by two, the first three divisible by three ...

]]> Mathematics of Tape Recorders https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12018/index.html Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT The mathematics of tape machines, cassettes, and toilet rolls. The mathematics of tape machines, cassettes, and toilet rolls.

]]> Cribbage Scores https://datagenetics.com/blog/february62018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february62018/index.html Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT What is the distribution of all possible cribbage scores? (And what is the connection between Cribbage and nuclear submarines?) What is the distribution of all possible cribbage scores? (And what is the connection between Cribbage and nuclear submarines?)

]]> Kolmogorov and randomness https://datagenetics.com/blog/february52018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february52018/index.html Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT What does it mean to be random? What does it mean to be random?

]]> Pancake Numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42018/index.html Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT A classic problem involving the optimal way to flip a stack of pancakes into sorted order using just a spatula (prefix reversal). A young Bill Gates co-wrote a paper on this, and his upper bound solution was the best known solution for almost 30 years! A classic problem involving the optimal way to flip a stack of pancakes into sorted order using just a spatula (prefix reversal). A young Bill Gates co-wrote a paper on this, and his upper bound solution was the best known solution for almost 30 years!

]]> Linus Sequence https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32018/index.html Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT A mathematical sequence named after a famous Peanuts cartoon character. A mathematical sequence named after a famous Peanuts cartoon character.

]]> Superbowl Helmet Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22018/index.html Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT A quick geometry puzzle for a shape that looks (a little) like a football helmet. A quick geometry puzzle for a shape that looks (a little) like a football helmet.

]]> Moravec's Paradox https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12018/index.html Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT Predicting the future is a crap shoot and, ironically, what appears to be hard is easy, and what appears easy, is really hard. Predicting the future is a crap shoot and, ironically, what appears to be hard is easy, and what appears easy, is really hard.

]]> Shortest Crease Problem https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22018/index.html Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT A classic problem about how to calculate the shortest crease by folding the corner of a piece of paper (and how most calculus text books get this wrong). A classic problem about how to calculate the shortest crease by folding the corner of a piece of paper (and how most calculus text books get this wrong).

]]> CES 2018 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12018/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12018/index.html Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT Notes from the show this year. Notes from the show this year.

]]> Linked Lists https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12017/index.html Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT The basics of linked lists. The basics of linked lists.

]]> Incremental means and variances https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22017/index.html Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT How to keep a rolling track of the average and standard deviation of a stream of numbers, without having to reprocess the entire set, and minimize the chance of precision loss. How to keep a rolling track of the average and standard deviation of a stream of numbers, without having to reprocess the entire set, and minimize the chance of precision loss.

]]> Linear Feedback Shift Registers https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12017/index.html Sun, 19 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT Incredibly useful, and efficient, ways to cycle through a range of values. Incredibly useful, and efficient, ways to cycle through a range of values.

]]> Multi Armed Bandit https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12017/index.html Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT What strategy should you employ when faced with a series of parallel experiments that have unknown outcomes? What strategy should you employ when faced with a series of parallel experiments that have unknown outcomes?

]]> Poor Customer Support? https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32017/index.html Mon, 28 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT GoDaddy took one of my websites offline for six months, and only offered compensation of one month of future hosting costs if I were to renew! GoDaddy took one of my websites offline for six months, and only offered compensation of one month of future hosting costs if I were to renew!

]]> The jet plane that shot itself down https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22017/index.html Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT The unfortunate incident of the plane that shot itself down. The unfortunate incident of the plane that shot itself down.

]]> Van der Waerden Numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12017/index.html Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT Colouring sets so there are limited arithmetic progressions. Colouring sets so there are limited arithmetic progressions.

]]> Hexagon Geometry Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22017/index.html Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT What is the area of the shaded quadrilateral? What is the area of the shaded quadrilateral?

]]> Wind Turbine Efficiency https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12017/index.html Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT How much energy can we extract from wind? How much energy can we extract from wind?

]]> Voronoi Soccer https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22017/index.html Wed, 31 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT Who is nearest the ball? Who is nearest the ball?

]]> Voronoi Diagrams https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12017/index.html Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT Mapping nearest locations. Mapping nearest locations.

]]> Alphabear Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42017/index.html Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT Tool to help solve difficult Alphabear puzzles. Tool to help solve difficult Alphabear puzzles.

]]> Cake cutting part 3 https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32017/index.html Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT Episode three of cutting a cake into eight pieces. Episode three of cutting a cake into eight pieces.

]]> Cake cutting part 2 https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22017/index.html Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT Revisiting the best way to cut a cake into eight equal sized pieces. Revisiting the best way to cut a cake into eight equal sized pieces.

]]> Cake cutting https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12017/index.html Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT What's the best way to cut a cake into eight equal sized pieces? What's the best way to cut a cake into eight equal sized pieces?

]]> Three Bag Logic Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42017/index.html Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT How to determine the contents of a treat bag with a single question. How to determine the contents of a treat bag with a single question.

]]> Cryptogram Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32017/index.html Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT A cryptogram puzzle using the digits 1-9. A cryptogram puzzle using the digits 1-9.

]]> Vestigial trigonometry functions https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22017/index.html Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Trig functions that were popular 30+ years ago, but are rarely mentioned these days. Trig functions that were popular 30+ years ago, but are rarely mentioned these days.

]]> NSA Easter Egg Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12017/index.html Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT A puzzle to determine the better strategy to hunt for Easter Eggs in sealed boxes. A puzzle to determine the better strategy to hunt for Easter Eggs in sealed boxes.

]]> Interactive Hangman Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32017/index.html Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT Online interactive hangman solver. Online interactive hangman solver.

]]> The Price is Right https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22017/index.html Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT What is the optimal strategy for playing the Big Wheel? What is the optimal strategy for playing the Big Wheel?

]]> Crazy Progress Bars https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12017/index.html Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Why do time estimates on progress bars sometimes go crazy? Why do time estimates on progress bars sometimes go crazy?

]]> Radiocarbon dating https://datagenetics.com/blog/january62017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january62017/index.html Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT How does Carbon-14 dating work? How does Carbon-14 dating work?

]]> Centroids of semicircles and hemispheres https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52017/index.html Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT How to calculate the centroid of a semicircle, and how this is different from a hemisphere. How to calculate the centroid of a semicircle, and how this is different from a hemisphere.

]]> Self Driving Cars https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42017/index.html Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Will self-driving cars enable jerks? Will laws have to change? Will self-driving cars enable jerks? Will laws have to change?

]]> CES 2017 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32017/index.html Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Notes and thoughts from my visit to CES 2017. Notes and thoughts from my visit to CES 2017.

]]> Painted Cube Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22017/index.html Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT A classic puzzle involving cutting a painted cube into smaller cubes. A classic puzzle involving cutting a painted cube into smaller cubes.

]]> Chuck-a-Luck https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12017/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12017/index.html Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Analysis of the odds on this classic casino game. Analysis of the odds on this classic casino game.

]]> Mathematically, what is the optimal pitch for a roof? https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42016/index.html Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Mathematically, what is the optimal pitch for a roof? Mathematically, what is the optimal pitch for a roof?

]]> Think slow, think fast https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32016/index.html Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Two simple math problems to which the first answer you give might not be correct. Two simple math problems to which the first answer you give might not be correct.

]]> Freudenstein’s Equation https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22016/index.html Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Deriving a formula for the wheel angles in Ackerman steering. Deriving a formula for the wheel angles in Ackerman steering.

]]> Ackerman Steering https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12016/index.html Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT How, and why, the front wheels of your car turn at different rates. How, and why, the front wheels of your car turn at different rates.

]]> Grazing in a circular field https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42016/index.html Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT How long a rope do you need to allow a goat to graze half a circular field, if it is tethered to the circumference? How long a rope do you need to allow a goat to graze half a circular field, if it is tethered to the circumference?

]]> Lost Car Key Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32016/index.html Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Bayesian analysis of lost car keys. Bayesian analysis of lost car keys.

]]> Tangent Length Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22016/index.html Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Coffee time challenge: What is the length of this tangent? Coffee time challenge: What is the length of this tangent?

]]> Aligned Clock Hands https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12016/index.html Fri, 04 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT How many times a day do the Hour, Minute, and Seconds hands of an analog watch align perfectly? How many times a day do the Hour, Minute, and Seconds hands of an analog watch align perfectly?

]]> 6 years and 250 Articles https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42016/index.php https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42016/index.php Sat, 15 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT I've been a blogger for six years and written 250 articles. I've been a blogger for six years and written 250 articles.

]]> Einstein's Spacetime https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32016/index.html Tue, 11 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is the real explanation of gravity? What is the real explanation of gravity?

]]> Multiple Raffle Strategy https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22016/index.html Sun, 09 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Should you put all your tickets in one drawing, or spread them out evenly? Should you put all your tickets in one drawing, or spread them out evenly?

]]> Champagne Bottles https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12016/index.html Tue, 04 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT What are the different sizes of Champagne bottles? What are the different sizes of Champagne bottles?

]]> Poker odds with wild cards https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32016/index.html Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT How do poker odds change with the addition of wild cards? How do poker odds change with the addition of wild cards?

]]> Poker Odds https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22016/index.html Wed, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is the relationship between the chances of a poker hand occuring and its rank? What is the relationship between the chances of a poker hand occuring and its rank?

]]> Wire Gauges https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12016/index.html Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT Why do wire gauge numbers go up as wires get thinner? Why do wire gauge numbers go up as wires get thinner?

]]> Lagrange Points https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32016/index.html Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT Orbital mechanics, and Lagrange Points (things most physics text books get wrong). Orbital mechanics, and Lagrange Points (things most physics text books get wrong).

]]> Moscow Math Olympiad Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22016/index.html Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT How can you and a friend publicly communicate about cards you are holding without a third person knowing? How can you and a friend publicly communicate about cards you are holding without a third person knowing?

]]> Balanced Field Length https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12016/index.html Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is your best strategy if your plane experiences an engine failure during take-off? What is your best strategy if your plane experiences an engine failure during take-off?

]]> Efficient Guttering https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12016/index.html Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is the optimal way to bend a flat sheet to make an efficient gutter? What is the optimal way to bend a flat sheet to make an efficient gutter?

]]> How things float https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22016/index.html Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT What orientation will a square log float in water? What orientation will a square log float in water?

]]> Matter and Neutron Stars https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12016/index.html Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT What happens when you compress the space that is inside atoms? What happens when you compress the space that is inside atoms?

]]> Blending independent estimates https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42016/index.html Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT How should you combine two independent estimates of age (with different Variances)? How should you combine two independent estimates of age (with different Variances)?

]]> Piano Keyboards https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32016/index.html Sun, 22 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Why are the black and white keys of a piano spaced the way they are? Why are the black and white keys of a piano spaced the way they are?

]]> Bisecting an arbitrary triangular cake https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22016/index.html Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT An extension of the cake cutting puzzle from last week. An extension of the cake cutting puzzle from last week.

]]> Bisecting a triangular cake https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12016/index.html Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is shortest cut on a triangular cake to make two equal sized pieces? What is shortest cut on a triangular cake to make two equal sized pieces?

]]> Baseball Card Collecting https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32016/index.html Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT On average, how many baseball cards do you need to buy to ensure you get a complete set? On average, how many baseball cards do you need to buy to ensure you get a complete set?

]]> Eiffel Tower https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22016/index.html Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Is it true that the air around The Eiffel Tower weighs more than the tower? Is it true that the air around The Eiffel Tower weighs more than the tower?

]]> Solar Eclipses https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12016/index.html Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT What's the difference between a total and an annular solar eclipse? What's the difference between a total and an annular solar eclipse?

]]> How tall is that tree? https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42016/index.html Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT How can you determine the height of a tree without chopping it down? How can you determine the height of a tree without chopping it down?

]]> Two Bingo Ball Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32016/index.html Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT If you draw two balls 1-75 and keep the highest one, what is the expected value? If you draw two balls 1-75 and keep the highest one, what is the expected value?

]]> National Pi Day https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22016/index.html Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Finding digits in Pi that correspond to their position. Finding digits in Pi that correspond to their position.

]]> Grazing and Calculus https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12016/index.html Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is the optimal shape for a rectangular grazing paddock? What is the optimal shape for a rectangular grazing paddock?

]]> Two nugget problem https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february42016/index.html Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT How do you determine the two heaviest nuggets (out of sixteen) in the least amount of weighings? How do you determine the two heaviest nuggets (out of sixteen) in the least amount of weighings?

]]> d20 stopping puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32016/index.html Thu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Roll a d20, and collect the value value shown, or pay to roll again? Roll a d20, and collect the value value shown, or pay to roll again?

]]> Russian Roulette https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22016/index.html Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT How do the odds of this game change with more chambered rounds? How do the odds of this game change with more chambered rounds?

]]> Six Roll Dice Game https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12016/index.html Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT What is the optimal strategy for playing a simple dice rolling game? What is the optimal strategy for playing a simple dice rolling game?

]]> Hamming Codes https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42016/index.html Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Detecting (and correcting) errors in digital signals. Detecting (and correcting) errors in digital signals.

]]> Defective Circuit Board Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32016/index.html Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT I have ten circuit boards, and I know exactly two are bad. I have ten circuit boards, and I know exactly two are bad.

]]> CES 2016 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22016/index.html Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Consumer Electronics Show 2016. Consumer Electronics Show 2016.

]]> Koch Snowflake https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12016/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12016/index.html Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Generating snowflakes using recursion. Generating snowflakes using recursion.

]]> Tricky Geometry https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32015/index.html Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT The World's hardest, easy, geometry puzzle? The World's hardest, easy, geometry puzzle?

]]> Weird Number Bases https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22015/index.html Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Will future digital computers move away from binary? Will future digital computers move away from binary?

]]> Estimating known unknowns https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12015/index.html Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Can you estimate the number of unfound errors in a document by comparing two independant analyses? Can you estimate the number of unfound errors in a document by comparing two independant analyses?

]]> Mazes https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22015/index.html Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Generating mazes with back track recursion. Generating mazes with back track recursion.

]]> Golf Balls https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12015/index.html Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT How much does the addition of dimples adjust the Volume and Surface Area of golf balls? How much does the addition of dimples adjust the Volume and Surface Area of golf balls?

]]> Cutting a semi-circle https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42015/index.html Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Geometry puzzle about dividing a semi-circle into three. Geometry puzzle about dividing a semi-circle into three.

]]> Go easy on Volkswagen https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32015/index.html Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Yes VW screwed up, but cut them a little slack. Yes VW screwed up, but cut them a little slack.

]]> Generating Fibonacci Numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22015/index.html Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT What is the best programatic way to generate Fibonacci numbers? What is the best programatic way to generate Fibonacci numbers?

]]> Lychrel Numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12015/index.html Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT What is the longest known delayed palindrome? What is the longest known delayed palindrome?

]]> Gravity Variations https://datagenetics.com/blog/september62015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september62015/index.html Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT How much does your weight vary as you move around our planet, and why? How much does your weight vary as you move around our planet, and why?

]]> Business Execution https://datagenetics.com/blog/september52015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september52015/index.html Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Ideas are cheap. It's all about the execution. Ideas are cheap. It's all about the execution.

]]> Twenty Peg Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42015/index.html Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT How do you determine if four points make a square? How do you determine if four points make a square?

]]> Becoming an adult https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32015/index.html Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT At what age, legally, do you become an adult? At what age, legally, do you become an adult?

]]> Langton's Ant (and Life) https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22015/index.html Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Simple cellular automatons. Simple cellular automatons.

]]> Anti Counterfeit Measures https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12015/index.html Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Interesting patterns printed on most banknotes to deter counterfeiting. Interesting patterns printed on most banknotes to deter counterfeiting.

]]> Telephone Keypad Design https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32015/index.html Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT Why are the push buttons on a telephone arranged the way they are? Why are the push buttons on a telephone arranged the way they are?

]]> Chicken nugget numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22015/index.html Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT Chicken nugget numbers, and how to make optimal change. Chicken nugget numbers, and how to make optimal change.

]]> Carnival of Mathematics #125 https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12015/index.html Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT Carnival of Mathematics blog-roll, episode #125 Carnival of Mathematics blog-roll, episode #125

]]> Congruent Rectangles Puzzle (trig solution) https://datagenetics.com/blog/july62015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july62015/index.html Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT A trigonometric solution to last weeks geometry puzzle. A trigonometric solution to last weeks geometry puzzle.

]]> Congruent Rectangles in a Square Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/july52015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july52015/index.html Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT A geometry puzzle that, at first glance, appears to have not enough information to solve. A geometry puzzle that, at first glance, appears to have not enough information to solve.

]]> Fan Direction https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32015/index.html Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT If you are trying to cool a room with a fan, is it better to suck or blow? If you are trying to cool a room with a fan, is it better to suck or blow?

]]> Space Needle Climb https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22015/index.html Tue, 30 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT I'm climbing the Seattle Space Needle to raise money for cancer research. I'm climbing the Seattle Space Needle to raise money for cancer research.

]]> Roulette Wheel https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12015/index.html Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Why are the numbers on a roulette wheel distributed the way they are? Why are the numbers on a roulette wheel distributed the way they are?

]]> Carnival of Mathematics https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42015/index.html Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT I will be hosting the August 2015 edition of the Carnival. Do you have any interesting facts about the number 125? I will be hosting the August 2015 edition of the Carnival. Do you have any interesting facts about the number 125?

]]> Standard Deviation Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32015/index.html Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT What number can you add to the set {1,2,3} so that the standard deviation remains the same? What number can you add to the set {1,2,3} so that the standard deviation remains the same?

]]> The Pardoner's Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22015/index.html Sat, 13 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Can you connect sixty-four towns with eight straight lines, and what is the connection with Harry Potter? Can you connect sixty-four towns with eight straight lines, and what is the connection with Harry Potter?

]]> Five Circles Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12015/index.html Sat, 06 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Is it possible to draw five circles over a grid of 5x5 points so that at least one circle passes through every point? Is it possible to draw five circles over a grid of 5x5 points so that at least one circle passes through every point?

]]> Buffon's Needle https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42015/index.html Mon, 25 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Calculating Pi by dropping needles on the floor. Calculating Pi by dropping needles on the floor.

]]> Poincaré conjecture https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32015/index.html Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Poincaré conjecture, Topology, million dollar prize and pretty pictures. Poincaré conjecture, Topology, million dollar prize and pretty pictures.

]]> Clover Leaf Geometry Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22015/index.html Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT What is the area of the shape described by the overlap of four inscribed semi-circles in a square? What is the area of the shape described by the overlap of four inscribed semi-circles in a square?

]]> Running Track Geometry https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12015/index.html Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Why are running tracks oval in shape, and why do runners start from staggered positions? Why are running tracks oval in shape, and why do runners start from staggered positions?

]]> Geometry Puzzle (update) https://datagenetics.com/blog/april72015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april72015/index.html Sun, 26 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Update on last weeks geometry puzzle using trigonometry. Update on last weeks geometry puzzle using trigonometry.

]]> Geometry Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/april62015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april62015/index.html Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT What are the dimensions of an inscribed rectangle with the same area as an inscribed equilateral triangle? What are the dimensions of an inscribed rectangle with the same area as an inscribed equilateral triangle?

]]> Deepwater Horizon Tragedy https://datagenetics.com/blog/april52015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april52015/index.html Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT How deep was the Deepwater Horizon boring when the disaster happened? How deep was the Deepwater Horizon boring when the disaster happened?

]]> How much money do bloggers make? https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42015/index.html Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Can you earn a living just from blogging? Can you earn a living just from blogging?

]]> Refuelling in cold weather https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32015/index.html Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Can you save money by refuelling your car in the morning when the temperature is colder? Can you save money by refuelling your car in the morning when the temperature is colder?

]]> Lissajou Curves https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22015/index.html Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Generating pretty pictures using sine waves. Generating pretty pictures using sine waves.

]]> Rich Boy Learns Anagrams https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12015/index.html Sat, 28 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Generating and solving anagrams. Generating and solving anagrams.

]]> Pi, PINs, and Permutations https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32015/index.html Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT How many digits of Pi do you need to ensure all possible 10,000 four digit PINs are included? How many digits of Pi do you need to ensure all possible 10,000 four digit PINs are included?

]]> Simpson's Paradox https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22015/index.html Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Why some statistical results seem to invert when then are combined. Why some statistical results seem to invert when then are combined.

]]> Gerrymandering https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12015/index.html Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT How the manipulation of boundaries can adjust voting outcomes. How the manipulation of boundaries can adjust voting outcomes.

]]> Buckets https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32015/index.html Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT What is the optimal shape for a bucket? What is the optimal shape for a bucket?

]]> CES 2015 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22015/index.html Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT Notes from my visit to the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. Notes from my visit to the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.

]]> Deal or No Deal? https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12015/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12015/index.html Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Is there an optimal strategy for playing this game? Is there an optimal strategy for playing this game?

]]> 100 prisoner escape https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42014/index.html Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT A classic prison escape puzzle featuring 100 prisoners, 100 boxes and 100 tickets. A classic prison escape puzzle featuring 100 prisoners, 100 boxes and 100 tickets.

]]> Dealer Button Bias https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32014/index.html Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT How much bias is there in selecting the position of the dealer by the first person to turn over an ace? How much bias is there in selecting the position of the dealer by the first person to turn over an ace?

]]> How much does a cloud weigh? https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22014/index.html Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT How much does a cloud weigh, or do they float weightless? How much does a cloud weigh, or do they float weightless?

]]> Impossible escape? https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12014/index.html Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Can you use math to escape from, what seems like, an impossible prison escape problem based on coins and a chessboard? Can you use math to escape from, what seems like, an impossible prison escape problem based on coins and a chessboard?

]]> Shuffling Algorithms https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42014/index.html Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT Have you been writing shuffling algorithms incorrectly your entire life? Have you been writing shuffling algorithms incorrectly your entire life?

]]> Gray Codes https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32014/index.html Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT What are Gray codes, and why are they so useful? What are Gray codes, and why are they so useful?

]]> Giant iPad https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22014/index.html Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT If all the iPads in the World were combined into one giant device, what would it look like? If all the iPads in the World were combined into one giant device, what would it look like?

]]> Triangular Trusses https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12014/index.html Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is the minimum number of crosses braces you need to make a rectangular grid stable? What is the minimum number of crosses braces you need to make a rectangular grid stable?

]]> Red/Black Gambling Game https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42014/index.html Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT If you draw cards from a shuffled deck, earning $1 for every black card turned over, and losing $1 for every red card, when should you stop? If you draw cards from a shuffled deck, earning $1 for every black card turned over, and losing $1 for every red card, when should you stop?

]]> Langford's Sequences https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32014/index.html Sun, 12 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT Arranging pairs of numbers so that the gap between them is distinct. Arranging pairs of numbers so that the gap between them is distinct.

]]> Exciting soccer games and ballots https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22014/index.html Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT If you ultimately win a soccer game, what is the probability you were always winning? If you ultimately win a soccer game, what is the probability you were always winning?

]]> Angle of Repose https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12014/index.html Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT Why are volcanoes and sand dunes shaped the way they are? Why are volcanoes and sand dunes shaped the way they are?

]]> Jello and Lasers https://datagenetics.com/blog/september52014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september52014/index.html Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT If you shine a laser through a grid of Jello cubes, how many does it pass through? If you shine a laser through a grid of Jello cubes, how many does it pass through?

]]> Optimal Rope Swing https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september42014/index.html Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT Where should you let go of a rope swing to get the furthest distance into a lake? Where should you let go of a rope swing to get the furthest distance into a lake?

]]> Flag of the World https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32014/index.html Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT If we merged together all the flags in the World, what would it look like? If we merged together all the flags in the World, what would it look like?

]]> Message in a bottle https://datagenetics.com/games/miab/index.php https://datagenetics.com/games/miab/index.php Sun, 07 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT Send and receive one-time anonymous fortune cookies to random people in the World. Send and receive one-time anonymous fortune cookies to random people in the World.

]]> Lowest Discrete Auction Game https://datagenetics.com/games/ldag/index.php https://datagenetics.com/games/ldag/index.php Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT Can you guess the lowest distinct number out of a group of people? Can you guess the lowest distinct number out of a group of people?

]]> Countdown Letters Game Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/august52014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august52014/index.html Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT A tool for solving the letters round games on Countdown. A tool for solving the letters round games on Countdown.

]]> Countdown Numbers Game Solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/august42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august42014/index.html Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT A tool for solving the numbers round games on Countdown. A tool for solving the numbers round games on Countdown.

]]> Countdown Numbers Game https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32014/index.html Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT An analysis of one of the longest running game shows on TV. An analysis of one of the longest running game shows on TV.

]]> Missile Guidance Systems https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22014/index.html Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT How do modern missile guidance systems work? How do modern missile guidance systems work?

]]> Why are cans shaped the way they are? https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12014/index.html Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is special about cylinders, and why do they have specific aspect ratios? What is special about cylinders, and why do they have specific aspect ratios?

]]> Why are ice cream cones shaped the way they are? https://datagenetics.com/blog/july42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july42014/index.html Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT Using calculus to optimize your ice cream consumption. Using calculus to optimize your ice cream consumption.

]]> Fitting spheres inside cylinders https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32014/index.html Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is symbol is inscribed on Archimedes' tomb, and why? What is symbol is inscribed on Archimedes' tomb, and why?

]]> Carving Cylinders from Spheres https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22014/index.html Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is the largest volume cylinder it is possible to carve from a solid sphere? Also, so you know about the napkin ring problem? What is the largest volume cylinder it is possible to carve from a solid sphere? Also, so you know about the napkin ring problem?

]]> Bad Hashing Function https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12014/index.html Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT Random trivia about converting words to numbers using the substitution cypher A=1, B=2 ... Random trivia about converting words to numbers using the substitution cypher A=1, B=2 ...

]]> Optimal Packing https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32014/index.html Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT How to efficiently tessellate various numbers of circles into a square. How to efficiently tessellate various numbers of circles into a square.

]]> Coffee Time Challenges https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22014/index.html Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Bite sized problems just hard enough to be tackled over a good cup of coffee. Bite sized problems just hard enough to be tackled over a good cup of coffee.

]]> Sampling and Confidence levels https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12014/index.html Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT What confidence levels in statistics mean. What confidence levels in statistics mean.

]]> DataGenetics Greatest Hits https://datagenetics.com/blog/may62014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may62014/index.html Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT I've been writing my blog for three and a half years. Here are the top ten most read articles (per year). I've been writing my blog for three and a half years. Here are the top ten most read articles (per year).

]]> Why do I blog? https://datagenetics.com/blog/may52014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may52014/index.html Thu, 22 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT I've been writing my blog for three and a half years. Why do I do it? How do I do it? I've been writing my blog for three and a half years. Why do I do it? How do I do it?

]]> Amidakuji https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may42014/index.html Fri, 16 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT Known as 'Amidakuji' or 'Ghost Leg' - The clever way that Asian nations randomly shuffle outcomes using just pen a paper. Known as 'Amidakuji' or 'Ghost Leg' - The clever way that Asian nations randomly shuffle outcomes using just pen a paper.

]]> Friday the 13th https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32014/index.html Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT The 13th of any month is more likely to fall on a Friday than any other day of the week! The 13th of any month is more likely to fall on a Friday than any other day of the week!

]]> How Radar Works https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22014/index.html Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT A simple look at detecting targets in noisy clutter A simple look at detecting targets in noisy clutter

]]> Holographic Replicators https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12014/index.html Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is the chance of escaping from a pack of angry, laser toting, monsters using a holographic replicator? What is the chance of escaping from a pack of angry, laser toting, monsters using a holographic replicator?

]]> Geometric Mean https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42014/index.html Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT Calculating geometric means in SQL server without using aggregate functions, and why widescreen TV aspect ratio is 16:9 Calculating geometric means in SQL server without using aggregate functions, and why widescreen TV aspect ratio is 16:9

]]> Minimum Jeopardy https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32014/index.html Sun, 20 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is the lowest, theoretical, score it is possible to score in a game of Jeopardy? What is the lowest, theoretical, score it is possible to score in a game of Jeopardy?

]]> Compound Interest https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22014/index.html Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT How long does it take to double your money, and just what is 'The rule of 72'? How long does it take to double your money, and just what is 'The rule of 72'?

]]> Fuel Consumption https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12014/index.html Sat, 05 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT Why we should really be quoting fuel consumption figures as 'gallons per mile' and not 'miles per gallon'. Why we should really be quoting fuel consumption figures as 'gallons per mile' and not 'miles per gallon'.

]]> Roller Coasters https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42014/index.html Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT Why are the loops on roller coasters never circular? Why are the loops on roller coasters never circular?

]]> The Beauty in Mathematics https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32014/index.html Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT What is the connection between Moby Dick, accurate clocks, ski-jumps, roller coasters and cog wheels? What is the connection between Moby Dick, accurate clocks, ski-jumps, roller coasters and cog wheels?

]]> Marathon runners and WWII tanks https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22014/index.html Thu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT Estimating the number of runners in a marathon and spying on WWII German tank production. Estimating the number of runners in a marathon and spying on WWII German tank production.

]]> Bounding Rectangles https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12014/index.html Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT The mathematics of repairing bullet holes in a wall using the smallest rectangle of drywall. The mathematics of repairing bullet holes in a wall using the smallest rectangle of drywall.

]]> Drinking Iced Water https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february32014/index.html Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT Is it possible to lose weight by drinking iced water? Is it possible to lose weight by drinking iced water?

]]> The fallacy of The Gambler's Fallacy https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22014/index.html Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT I used to be superstitious, then I heard it was unlucky, so I stopped! I used to be superstitious, then I heard it was unlucky, so I stopped!

]]> Sir Isaac Newton and Mr Samuel Pepys https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12014/index.html Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT A 300 year old probability puzzle! A 300 year old probability puzzle!

]]> Our Atmosphere https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42014/index.html Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT How the density of our atmosphere changes with altitude. How the density of our atmosphere changes with altitude.

]]> CES 2014 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32014/index.html Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT Notes from my visit to the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, in Las Vegas. Notes from my visit to the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, in Las Vegas.

]]> Escaping from a monster in dark room https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22014/index.html Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT How do you escape from a monster in a dark room who has handcuffed you and given the key to a rat who runs off? How do you escape from a monster in a dark room who has handcuffed you and given the key to a rat who runs off?

]]> Hiding from monsters using Corinthian columns https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12014/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12014/index.html Fri, 27 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT How to hide from a laser wielding monster (riding on a train) using a Corinthian column. How to hide from a laser wielding monster (riding on a train) using a Corinthian column.

]]> Mind Reading Magic Symbol Trick https://datagenetics.com/blog/december52013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december52013/index.html Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT Can your computer read your mind and predict the magic symbol you were thinking about? Can your computer read your mind and predict the magic symbol you were thinking about?

]]> Mind Reading Card Trick https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42013/index.html Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT Can your computer read your mind and make a card you were thinking about disappear? Can your computer read your mind and make a card you were thinking about disappear?

]]> Pixel Scalars https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32013/index.html Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT What algorithms do video game emulators utilize to scale up the low-res images, used on old computing devices, to modern hi-res standards? What algorithms do video game emulators utilize to scale up the low-res images, used on old computing devices, to modern hi-res standards?

]]> Why do pipes burst the way they do? https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22013/index.html Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT Have you noticed that when pipes burst, they almost always burst the same way? Have you noticed that when pipes burst, they almost always burst the same way?

]]> Risk and Uncertainty https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12013/index.html Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT The difference between risk and uncertainty. The difference between risk and uncertainty.

]]> Dumbwatches https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november4013/index.html Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT I don't want a smartwatch, I want a dumbwatch! I don't want a smartwatch, I want a dumbwatch!

]]> Visual Cryptography https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november3013/index.html Sun, 17 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT How to create perfect secret messages that can be decoded using just your eyes. How to create perfect secret messages that can be decoded using just your eyes.

]]> Monster Soup https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november2013/index.html Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT How to avoid being turned into monster soup. How to avoid being turned into monster soup.

]]> QR Codes https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november1013/index.html Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT How do QR codes work? How much is it possible to distort one and still have it readable? How do QR codes work? How much is it possible to distort one and still have it readable?

]]> De Bruijn Sequences https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22013/index.html Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT What does DNA sequencing and guessing passwords have in common? What does DNA sequencing and guessing passwords have in common?

]]> How to escape a monster (using calculus) https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12013/index.html Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT You are sitting in a rowing boat in the middle of a circular lake. How do you escape from a smart monster on the shore who can run four times faster than you can row? You are sitting in a rowing boat in the middle of a circular lake. How do you escape from a smart monster on the shore who can run four times faster than you can row?

]]> Privacy is dead! Long live Trust! https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32013/index.html Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT An honest discussion about what online privacy means in the 21st century. An honest discussion about what online privacy means in the 21st century.

]]> Average Speeds https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22013/index.html Wed, 04 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Is it quicker to walk backwards and forwards on a travelator or to simply walk there and back by the side? Is it quicker to walk backwards and forwards on a travelator or to simply walk there and back by the side?

]]> Saving Windows https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12013/index.html Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT How can Microsoft turn around Windows Surface? How can Microsoft turn around Windows Surface?

]]> YubiKey https://datagenetics.com/blog/august42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august42013/index.html Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dual factor authentication. Dual factor authentication.

]]> How to rotate an image https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32013/index.html Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT How to rotate an image, and a need trick to rotate a bitmap an arbitrary amount in a simple paint package. How to rotate an image, and a need trick to rotate a bitmap an arbitrary amount in a simple paint package.

]]> Customer Service https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22013/index.html Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT Why good customer service so important these days. Why good customer service so important these days.

]]> Linear Regression https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12013/index.html Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT How are best-fit regression lines calculated? How are best-fit regression lines calculated?

]]> Credit Card Numbers https://datagenetics.com/blog/july42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july42013/index.html Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT How do credit card numbers work? Parity and RAID. How do credit card numbers work? Parity and RAID.

]]> World's Fastest Man https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32013/index.html Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT How does Usain Bolt do what he does? How does Usain Bolt do what he does?

]]> Exact Percentages and Prime Factors https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22013/index.html Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Exact Percentages, Simplifying Fractions, Prime Factors and Greatest Common Divisors. Exact Percentages, Simplifying Fractions, Prime Factors and Greatest Common Divisors.

]]> How much do you spend on coffee https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12013/index.html Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT Over a lifetime, with compound interest, it's probably more than you think! Over a lifetime, with compound interest, it's probably more than you think!

]]> TEDx Seattle - Completed! https://datagenetics.com/blog/june82013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june82013/index.html Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Photos and my thoughts from the big day. Photos and my thoughts from the big day.

]]> Bertand's Box https://datagenetics.com/blog/june72013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june72013/index.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pulling random silver and gold coins out of treasure chests (and mischievous pixies). Pulling random silver and gold coins out of treasure chests (and mischievous pixies).

]]> TEDx Seattle https://datagenetics.com/blog/june62013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june62013/index.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT I will be speaking at TEDx Seattle on June 23rd 2013. I will be speaking at TEDx Seattle on June 23rd 2013.

]]> Selecting a random secretary https://datagenetics.com/blog/june52013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june52013/index.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Selecting a random person (fairly) from an unknown number of applicants. Selecting a random person (fairly) from an unknown number of applicants.

]]> Imposters in Twitter https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42013/index.html Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The sincerest form of flattery? Impersonated accounts on Twitter. The sincerest form of flattery? Impersonated accounts on Twitter.

]]> Triple A https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32013/index.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Words containing three A's and no other vowels. Words containing three A's and no other vowels.

]]> Burst Sausages https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22013/index.html Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Why do sausages split down their length when cooked? Why do sausages split down their length when cooked?

]]> Sicherman Dice https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12013/index.html Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alternative ways to create dice that sum like a pair of regular dice (and how to cheat at craps!) Alternative ways to create dice that sum like a pair of regular dice (and how to cheat at craps!)

]]> Hungover https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32013/index.html Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT How hungover can you get? Kids blocks and Calculus! How hungover can you get? Kids blocks and Calculus!

]]> Use all the vowels https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may22013/index.html Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Words that can be made using the vowels AEIOU just once. Words that can be made using the vowels AEIOU just once.

]]> Broken Keyboard https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12013/index.html Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Turn an asteroid into a steroid with a broken keyboard. Turn an asteroid into a steroid with a broken keyboard.

]]> Solving Snake https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april42013/index.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Solving the classic video game Solving the classic video game

]]> Old MacDonald had a Perihelion https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april32013/index.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT E-i-E-i-O E-i-E-i-O

]]> Roman Numerals https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22013/index.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A quick look at the lengths of Roman Numerals. A quick look at the lengths of Roman Numerals.

]]> A case for recursion https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12013/index.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Solving a classic interview question using recursion. Solving a classic interview question using recursion.

]]> Rock, Paper, Scissors https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52013/index.html Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Novel twist analysis on the classic game. Novel twist analysis on the classic game.

]]> l33t speak words https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42013/index.html Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hex words spelled using l33t speak. Hex words spelled using l33t speak.

]]> Hex words https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32013/index.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The value of xDEAD people? The value of xDEAD people?

]]> Hilbert Curves https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22013/index.html Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fractal Space Filling Fun. Fractal Space Filling Fun.

]]> Growing Words https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12013/index.html Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Making new words one letter at a time. Making new words one letter at a time.

]]> Inefficient Rulers https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february22013/index.html Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Golomb Rulers and Costas Arrays. Golomb Rulers and Costas Arrays.

]]> No 'L' quiz https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12013/index.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Can you solve these puzzles by making new words through the removal of the letter 'L' Can you solve these puzzles by making new words through the removal of the letter 'L'

]]> CES 2013 https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42013/index.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Notes from my visit to the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas. Notes from my visit to the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas.

]]> The return of the atomic typo https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32013/index.html Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Making new words by switching adjacent letters. Making new words by switching adjacent letters.

]]> Wheel of Fortune puzzle solver https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22013/index.html Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Win big by solving puzzles using this useful tool. Win big by solving puzzles using this useful tool.

]]> Random or Magic - Can you fool a computer at generating random numbers? https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12013/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12013/index.html Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Flipping coins and making up numbers. Flipping coins and making up numbers.

]]> Trivial Wheel of Fortune bonus round https://datagenetics.com/blog/december52012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december52012/index.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT How lucky could you get? A list of English words you can make using only the letters: RSTLNE How lucky could you get? A list of English words you can make using only the letters: RSTLNE

]]> Are you worth more in dimes, quarters of nickels? https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42012/index.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT How much are you worth as your weight in coins? How much are you worth as your weight in coins?

]]> How to mathematically select the best wife https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32012/index.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Or best husband, pizza, or secretary ... Or best husband, pizza, or secretary ...

]]> Default Digital Photo Filenames https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22012/index.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Do you rename your digital photos? Do you rename your digital photos?

]]> Elemental Words https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12012/index.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dictionary words that can be made entirely from elemental symbols. Dictionary words that can be made entirely from elemental symbols.

]]> Fat fingers and atomic typos https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42012/index.html Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT How miskeys on a QWERTY keyboard can make other legitimate words. How miskeys on a QWERTY keyboard can make other legitimate words.

]]> Discrete Cosine Transformations https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32012/index.html Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT How JPGs work, and how to create fun hybrid hidden images. How JPGs work, and how to create fun hybrid hidden images.

]]> How to share secrets securely https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22012/index.html Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT How do you distribute a password amongst n-people so that not everyone needs to be present to recreate it? How do you distribute a password amongst n-people so that not everyone needs to be present to recreate it?

]]> Ring, Ring! Where should you stand to answer three phones? https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12012/index.html Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Where is the optimal location to stand to answer three phones to minimize the distance you need to travel? Where is the optimal location to stand to answer three phones to minimize the distance you need to travel?

]]> Analysis of emoticons used on Twitter https://datagenetics.com/blog/october52012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october52012/index.html Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT What are the most popular emoticons used on Twitter? What are the most popular emoticons used on Twitter?

]]> Prefixing an S https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october42012/index.html Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Making new words by adding an 'S' to the front of existing ones. Making new words by adding an 'S' to the front of existing ones.

]]> Septic Feline https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october32012/index.html Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Twenty word puzzles you can solve by adding the letter 'S' Twenty word puzzles you can solve by adding the letter 'S'

]]> Logic Puzzle - Gunman and colored dots https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22012/index.html Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Can you use logic to save your life and determine the color of a dot painted on your forehead? Can you use logic to save your life and determine the color of a dot painted on your forehead?

]]> Rats live on no evil star - Palindromes and mirror words https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12012/index.html Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT English words that make different words in reverse. English words that make different words in reverse.

]]> PIN number analysis https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september32012/index.html Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Is your PIN number too predictable? Detailed analysis on PIN number databases. Is your PIN number too predictable? Detailed analysis on PIN number databases.

]]> Round Pegs and Square Holes https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september22012/index.html Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Which is a better fit? A round peg in a square hole, or a square peg in a round hole? Which is a better fit? A round peg in a square hole, or a square peg in a round hole?

]]> Maximum Jeopardy! https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12012/index.html Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT What is the highest possible score achievable in a single game of Jeopardy? What is the highest possible score achievable in a single game of Jeopardy?

]]> The eight Queens problem https://datagenetics.com/blog/august42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august42012/index.html Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT How to place eight queens on a chess board so that no queen is attacking any other. How to place eight queens on a chess board so that no queen is attacking any other.

]]> "Uncopyrightable" - Distinct letter words https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august32012/index.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Words that don't contain more than one instance of the same letter. Words that don't contain more than one instance of the same letter.

]]> Parrondo's Paradox https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22012/index.html Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT "How two ugly parents (mathematically) can make a beautiful baby" "How two ugly parents (mathematically) can make a beautiful baby"

]]> "I had no idea". Ketchup, rockets, memes and pleated cups https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12012/index.html Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT How to maximize the amount of condiment in your cup. How to maximize the amount of condiment in your cup.

]]> Wake up Redmond! https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july32012/index.html Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT An open letter to Steve Balmer. An open letter to Steve Balmer.

]]> Two Eggs problem https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july22012/index.html Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Analysis of the classic "dropping two eggs from a building" interview question Analysis of the classic "dropping two eggs from a building" interview question

]]> Intransitive Dice https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/july12012/index.html Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Intransitive Dice - How to use math to win free drinks from your friends! Intransitive Dice - How to use math to win free drinks from your friends!

]]> Minesweeper First Click: Quality vs. Quantity https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june42012/index.html Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Guest Post - Further analysis on Minesweeper Clicking. Guest Post - Further analysis on Minesweeper Clicking.

]]> Consequences of living on a sphere https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june32012/index.html Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Golden Gate Bridge is wider at the top than the bottom because of the curviture of the Earth. The Golden Gate Bridge is wider at the top than the bottom because of the curviture of the Earth.

]]> How long are your shoelaces? https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june22012/index.html Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A brief look into the various methods that shoes can be laced and their relative lengths. A brief look into the various methods that shoes can be laced and their relative lengths.

]]> Advanced Minesweeper https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12012/index.html Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Where is the best location to click when playing Minesweeper to maximize the chances of a cascade? Where is the best location to click when playing Minesweeper to maximize the chances of a cascade?

]]> Counterintuitive Conundrums https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12012/index.html Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A tribute to Martin Gardner A tribute to Martin Gardner

]]> Space - It's mindbogglingly big! https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april22012/index.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Trying to get a handle on just how big the universe is ... Trying to get a handle on just how big the universe is ...

]]> Hangman - You've probably been playing it all wrong! https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12012/index.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Learn the optimal strategy for playing Hangman. Learn the optimal strategy for playing Hangman.

]]> Benford's Law - Never try to defraud an engineer! https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march52012/index.html Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The totally counterintuitive way that the leading digit of natural variables changes. The totally counterintuitive way that the leading digit of natural variables changes.

]]> CQCQ - Mixed up Morse Code https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march42012/index.html Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Analysis of what can happen if you send sloppy Morse Code. Analysis of what can happen if you send sloppy Morse Code.

]]> Padlock Puzzle https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march32012/index.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Coding is fun. Using logic and coding to solve a word padlock puzzle. Coding is fun. Using logic and coding to solve a word padlock puzzle.

]]> Analysis of Domain Names https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march22012/index.html Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Everything you wanted to know about domain names, and probably things you did not! Everything you wanted to know about domain names, and probably things you did not!

]]> Steganography - How to secretly hide messages https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12012/index.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Method for secretly hiding covert images inside other images. Method for secretly hiding covert images inside other images.

]]> Analysis of State of the Union Address speeches https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january52012/index.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Deep dive into the words used in the last 82 Presidential State of the Union Addresses. Deep dive into the words used in the last 82 Presidential State of the Union Addresses.

]]> What is the probability of getting a Yahtzee? https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january42012/index.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mathematical analysis of getting a Yahtzee. Mathematical analysis of getting a Yahtzee.

]]> O! Say can you see ... https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32012/index.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Data-mining the White House Visitor log files. Data-mining the White House Visitor log files.

]]> Another successful year for facebook https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22012/index.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Facebook finished 2011 with 761 million registered accounts. Facebook finished 2011 with 761 million registered accounts.

]]> A geek plays darts https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12012/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12012/index.html Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mathematical analysis of the classic game. Mathematical analysis of the classic game.

]]> Battleship https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32011/index.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mathematical analysis of algorithms to play Battleship Mathematical analysis of algorithms to play Battleship

]]> Ukranian Missile Base https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22011/index.html Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Photo tour of a missile base in the Ukraine. Photo tour of a missile base in the Ukraine.

]]> Mathematical Analysis of Candyland https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12011/index.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Crippled Markov-chain and Monte-Carlo simmulations of Candyland. Crippled Markov-chain and Monte-Carlo simmulations of Candyland.

]]> Mathematical Analysis of RISK https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22011/index.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mathematical analysis of the classic board game. Mathematical analysis of the classic board game.

]]> Mathematical Analysis of Chutes and Ladders https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november12011/index.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Markov-Chains, Monte-Carlo and Chute and Ladders Markov-Chains, Monte-Carlo and Chute and Ladders

]]> Deal-a-Day Deluge https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october22011/index.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A day in the life of a daily deal. A day in the life of a daily deal.

]]> Facebook World-wide accounts 2011 https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12011/index.html Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Breakdown of Facebook accounts, by country, for 2011 Breakdown of Facebook accounts, by country, for 2011.

]]> Living Social and Whole Foods https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/september12011/index.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tracking the Whole Foods offer on Living Social. Tracking the Whole Foods offer on Living Social.

]]> Facebook around the World https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august22011/index.html Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Facebook populations normalised by country population. Facebook populations normalised by country population.

]]> Facebook around the World https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/august12011/index.html Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Facebook populations by gender. Facebook populations by gender.

]]> Microsoft, you suck! https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/june12011/index.html Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT No Wi-Fi access for Microsoft guests. No Wi-Fi access for Microsoft guests.

]]> Price of soda (per gallon) https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may32011/index.html Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Comparisson of various liquids, and their price per gallon. Comparisson of various liquids, and their price per gallon.

]]> Why is social gaming so popular? https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/may12011/index.html Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Discoverability, accessibility and camaraderie. Discoverability, accessibility and camaraderie.

]]> What is a body worth? https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april12011/index.html Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT How much are you worth as elemental components? How much are you worth as elemental components?

]]> Natonal Pi day https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march12011/index.html Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Can you find a bitmap of Pi in Pi? (I can!) Can you find a bitmap of Pi in Pi? (I can!)

]]> Facebook shutdown in Egypt https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/february12011/index.html Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Facebook temporarily shutdown in Egypt in 2011 Facebook temporarily shutdown in Egypt in 2011

]]> Analysing sales data using just names https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january32011/index.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Part three of detailed analysis of names and how to use them to analyse sales data (links to preceeding two articles are in the document). Part three of detailed analysis of names and how to use them to analyse sales data (links to preceeding two articles are in the document).

]]> Data Mining using just names https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january22011/index.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Part two of detailed analysis of names. Part two of detailed analysis of names..

]]> What's in a name? https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12011/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12011/index.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Part one of detailed analysis of names. Part one of detailed analysis of names.

]]> Sparks and Recursion https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december42010/index.html Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Code to generate sparks. Code to generate sparks.

]]> Facebook year end 2011 https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december32010/index.html Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Facebook user count for 2011. Facebook user count for 2011.

]]> Spot the connection https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december22010/index.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT What do all these famous scientists and engineers have in common? What do all these famous scientists and engineers have in common?

]]> Facebook Casual Game Demographics https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/december12010/index.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gender and age breakdown of some social games. Gender and age breakdown of some social games.

]]> Laptop XOR iPad https://datagenetics.com/blog/november72010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november72010/index.html Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT How many devices should you travel with? How many devices should you travel with?

]]> Facebook Worldwide (Part 2), 2010 https://datagenetics.com/blog/november62010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november62010/index.html Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Facebook Worldwide (Part 2), 2010. Facebook Worldwide (Part 2), 2010.

]]> Facebook Worldwide (Part 1), 2010 https://datagenetics.com/blog/november52010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november52010/index.html Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Facebook Worldwide (Part 1), 2010. Facebook Worldwide (Part 1), 2010.

]]> Smarter Filling https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november42010/index.html Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Simple tiling code. Simple tiling code.

]]> All the single ladies... https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november32010/index.html Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Analysis of facebook relationship status. Analysis of facebook relationship status.

]]> Digital Shakespeare https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november22010/index.html Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Digital Shakespeare (and data cleanliness). Digital Shakespeare (and data cleanliness).

]]> Mixed up Mr. Darcy https://datagenetics.com/blog/november2010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/november2010/index.html Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT How to generate random classics. How to generate random classics.

]]> Chernobyl and Pripyat https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12010/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/october12010/index.html Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Photo tour of Chernobyl and the ghost town of Pripyat. Photo tour of Chernobyl and the ghost town of Pripyat.

]]> My computer plays better Bejeweled than I do https://datagenetics.com/blog/march2009/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/march2009/index.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Getting a computer to play a game. Getting a computer to play a game.

]]> A 'practical' use for Genetic Programming https://datagenetics.com/blog/april2009/index.html https://datagenetics.com/blog/april2009/index.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Painting my portrair using genetic programming. Painting my portrair using genetic programming.

]]> Play better poker in just five minutes https://datagenetics.com/blog/january12009/index.html https://greatpokerhands.com/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Strategy cards to teach you the relative odds of the starting cards. Strategy cards to teach you the relative odds of the starting cards.

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