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Fountain puzzle: Connect water to houses without crossing pipes

Mark Frauenfelder
Jun 25, 2025
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The Fountain Puzzle from The Magician's Own Book (1857)

A hydraulic riddle from The Magician's Own Book, published in 1857, challenges readers to connect three fountains to three houses without any pipes crossing.

The Fountain Puzzle

A is a wall, B C D three houses, and E F G, three fountains or canals. It is required to bring water from E to D, from G to …

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