A mathematical puzzle solved by an anonymous anime fans has led to an unexpected breakthrough in combinatorial mathematics, starting with a simple question about binge-watching a 14-episode series in every possible order.
In 2011, an anonymous poster on the 4chan message board wondered about the most efficient way to watc…
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