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September 8th, 2019, 13:05
The header of the 42 video ("42 was the last remaining number below 100 which could not be expressed as the sum of three cubes") is a bit misleading, as there are numbers (for instance 4, 5, 13 and 14) that cannot be expressed this way (evident from the video, goto 0:56). The correct is that "42 was the last possible integer below 100 to be expressed as a sum of three cubes" (Wikipedia). In other words, the last number <100 for which we didn't know if there was a solution. Now we do.
The problem with 4,5… is descibed explicitely in an older video, from before the solution to 33 was found: "The Uncracked Problem with 33 - Numberphile" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wymmCdLdPvM).
pibbur who wonders if his height (191) can be expressed as a sum of 3 cubes, but observes that it's (regrettably?) regarded as an odious number. Whatever that is.
The problem with 4,5… is descibed explicitely in an older video, from before the solution to 33 was found: "The Uncracked Problem with 33 - Numberphile" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wymmCdLdPvM).
pibbur who wonders if his height (191) can be expressed as a sum of 3 cubes, but observes that it's (regrettably?) regarded as an odious number. Whatever that is.
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September 8th, 2019, 13:29
191 has some solutions - these two are nice:
191= 7^3 - 5^3 - 3^3
191= 7^3 - 6^3 + 4^3
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191= 7^3 - 5^3 - 3^3
191= 7^3 - 6^3 + 4^3
Jörg Jahnels list
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September 8th, 2019, 15:40
Isn't that the same as saying (-5^3-3^3) == (-6^3 + 4^3); which means that any prefix can be used to reach the same results (i.e, 8^4 - …. == 8^4 …. ) =3944 ?
Originally Posted by HiddenX
191 has some solutions - these two are nice:
191= 7^3 - 5^3 - 3^3
191= 7^3 - 6^3 + 4^3
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September 8th, 2019, 16:13
yeah, you can always easily generate two solutions
beginning with 6:
6^3 - 5^3 - 3^3 = 64
6^3 - 6^3 + 4^3 = 64
7^3 - 5^3 - 3^3=191
7^3 - 6^3 + 4^3=191
8^3 - 5^3 - 3^3=360
8^3 - 6^3 + 4^3=360
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beginning with 6:
6^3 - 5^3 - 3^3 = 64
6^3 - 6^3 + 4^3 = 64
7^3 - 5^3 - 3^3=191
7^3 - 6^3 + 4^3=191
8^3 - 5^3 - 3^3=360
8^3 - 6^3 + 4^3=360
…
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September 12th, 2019, 05:59
In case you hadn't seen this:
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-sum…48u-c84umxBUIY
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-sum…48u-c84umxBUIY
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September 12th, 2019, 10:00
Originally Posted by Hurls"The pair had to go large, so they enlisted the aid of the Charity Engine, an initiative that spans the globe, harnessing unused computing power from over 500,000 home PCs to act as a sort of "planetary supercomputer".
In case you hadn't seen this:
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-sum…48u-c84umxBUIY
It took over a million hours of computing time…"
pibbur who is impressed.
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September 9th, 2020, 07:33
Answer=42
a pibbur who is as happy as he can be (which admittedly doesn't say much)
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a pibbur who is as happy as he can be (which admittedly doesn't say much)
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Feeling … lonely?
September 9th, 2020, 07:55
Originally Posted by a pibburIn a world primarily focused on instant gratification, that is an impressive feat indeed.
Answer=42
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Congratulations & may the remainder of years be better than the first.
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How about all games have a single huge lootbox you pay for up front that contains all the options, items, skins, unlocks etc? I'd pay for that!!
How about all games have a single huge lootbox you pay for up front that contains all the options, items, skins, unlocks etc? I'd pay for that!!
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September 9th, 2020, 09:56
Wow! Gratulations! 
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Doing Let's Plays Reviews in English now. Latest Video: Encased
Mostly playing Indie titles, including Strategy, Tactics and Roleplaying-Games.
And here is a list of all games I ever played.
Doing Let's Plays Reviews in English now. Latest Video: Encased
Mostly playing Indie titles, including Strategy, Tactics and Roleplaying-Games.
And here is a list of all games I ever played.
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September 9th, 2020, 12:45
Originally Posted by lackbloggerHilarious.
a pibbur who is as close to ROFLing as he can be these days.
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Over the mountain watching the watcher
Over the mountain watching the watcher
Feeling … lonely?
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September 9th, 2020, 12:47
Great achievement. Do you now know if it is indeed the answer to live, the universe and everything?
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In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. Douglas Adams
There are no facts, only interpretations. Nietzsche
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. Oscar Wilde
In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. Douglas Adams
There are no facts, only interpretations. Nietzsche
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. Oscar Wilde
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September 9th, 2020, 12:56
Originally Posted by MyrthosAt least my life with her means everything to me.
Great achievement. Do you now know if it is indeed the answer to live, the universe and everything?
a pibbur who observes that 42 years is still fairly short compared to the age of the universe.
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Over the mountain watching the watcher
Over the mountain watching the watcher
Feeling … lonely?
September 10th, 2020, 00:56
Well done, you're slightly ahead of me on that one, but I was a late bloomer!! Changing countries can do that to a person!! LOL
Changing countries can do that to a person!! LOL
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If God said it, then that settles it!!
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If God said it, then that settles it!!
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September 10th, 2020, 01:58
Congrats Pibbur! My parents just had their 63 last week.
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Character is centrality, the impossibility of being displaced or overset. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Character is centrality, the impossibility of being displaced or overset. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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September 10th, 2020, 03:25
Answer: Forty Two
Spoiler – Question
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Developer of The Wizard's Grave Android game. Discussion Thread:
http://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22520
Developer of The Wizard's Grave Android game. Discussion Thread:
http://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22520
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September 10th, 2020, 03:26
Originally Posted by a pibburCongratulations so much!
Answer=42
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a pibbur who is as happy as he can be (which admittedly doesn't say much)
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Developer of The Wizard's Grave Android game. Discussion Thread:
http://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22520
Developer of The Wizard's Grave Android game. Discussion Thread:
http://www.rpgwatch.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22520
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