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Jul 2024
32m 24s

090 = Washing Machine Lies and Lincoln P...

Matt Parker, Bec Hill
About this episode

🧺 Why is the cycle time on my washing machines always wrong?

🪙 How long will it take to sell 400 Lincoln memorial pennies for $20,000? 

🔔 We have DINGS! 

🧳 And the business briefcase is open! 


Disclaimer: You may hear a slight change in tone on Matt's audio at points throughout, that's back up audio which sounds different.

If you want to find out more about the IMO, or International Mathematics Olympics, you can do that here: https://www.imo-official.org/ 

And if you’re in London and you want to experience the janky eclipse, why not visit Novelty Automation! You can find details about this gem of a place here: https://www.novelty-automation.com/10_current-machines.htm"      

Finally, send your problems and solutions to our website: www.aproblemsquared.com.

If you’re on Patreon and have a creative Wizard offer to give Bec and Matt, please comment on the ‘Sup ‘Zards’ pinned post! 

And if you like, leave us a review, pass the podcast onto a friend or give us a rating! Every little helps. 

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