Fountain puzzle: Connect water to houses without crossing pipes
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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