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Can you solve the giant spider riddle? - Dan Finkel

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Once every century, the world’s greatest spiders gather to compete in a series of grueling games. The winner will become the next arachnomonarch, able to command all the world’s spiders to their will. That day is today, and for the first time, you’re casting your name into the ring. Can you attain the mantle of spider supremacy? Dan Finkel shows how.

Additional Resources for you to Explore

Interested in solving more riddles? Head on over to the New York Times to practice your problem-solving skills on another riddle by the educator.
To continue deep-diving into the world of math, check out Math for Love.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Daniel Finkel
Director
Igor Coric, Artrake Studio
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Music
Cem Misirlioglu, Greg Chudzik
Sound Designer
Cem Misirlioglu, Greg Chudzik
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Script Editor
Alex Gendler

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