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Dennis Shasha: Can you solve the stolen rubies riddle? (2018x305)

Air date: Oct 25, 2018

4:20 667,356 Views Add Recommend Like Share Dennis ShashaatTED-Ed Can you solve the stolen rubies riddle? Up next Details Transcript Townspeople are demanding that a corrupt merchant's collection of 30 rubies be confiscated to reimburse the victims of his schemes. The king announces that the fine will be determined through a game of wits between the merchant and the king's most clever advisor – you. Can you outfox the merchant and win back the greatest amount of rubies to help his victims? Dennis Shasha shows how.