Anonymous anime fan solves complex superpermutation puzzle on 4chan

A mathematical puzzle solved by an anonymous anime fans has led to an unexpected breakthrough in combinatorial mathematics, starting with a simple question about binge-watching a 14-episode series in every possible order.
In 2011, an anonymous poster on the 4chan message board wondered about the most efficient way to watch every possible sequence of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, a cult anime series designed so episodes could be viewed in any order. — Read the rest
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