Ten years ago, a math problem known as 'Cheryl's birthday problem' gained viral popularity, significantly influencing the author's career. This success led to the establishment of a column in 2015, featuring nearly 250 puzzles. Originally crafted by Joseph Yeo in Singapore, the problem explores logical reasoning through the conversation of characters Albert and Bernard regarding Cheryl's birthday. In celebration of its tenth anniversary, Yeo has reunited the original contributors for a final mathematical challenge, showcasing the enduring appeal of logical puzzles in enriching problem-solving experiences.
Cheryl's birthday problem went viral, changing my life and leading to the creation of this column, which has featured nearly 250 puzzles.
The original 'Cheryl's birthday problem,' published ten years ago, challenges logical reasoning and sparked a prolific series of mathematical puzzles.
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of this iconic puzzle, the original author has brought back the team for one last collaborative problem.
Albert and Bernard's dialogue in the puzzle illustrates the intricate layers of logical deduction at play in Cheryl's birthday problem.
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