A Problem Squared

010 = Heat Fighting and Typewriting


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- How can you keep cool when there's no air conditioning?

- What's the best thing to do with a spare room? (If you're lucky enough to have one, that is.)

- How much would the Big Macadamia Nut be worth if it was an actual nut?

- Why are typewriters mysterious?

Matt's long-awaited topography video, inspired by a problem in the show, is here at last! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtKhbbcc1Rc

You can see the typewriter patent here: https://patents.google.com/patent/US207559A/en

And for Bec's 5KTS t-shirt, head here: www.bechillcomedian.com/5kts/square

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A Problem SquaredBy Matt Parker, Bec Hill

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