Suppose you have a collection of pairs of shoes and pairs of matching socks. Let’s think about two questions: Can you create a set containing one shoe from each pair? The answer is yes, for example you could take the left shoe from each pair. Can you create a set containing one sock from each…
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The pigeonhole principle
Let me tell you about one of my favorite things. The pigeon and dove family, Columbidae, is a group of widespread and common birds. Members of this family were domesticated thousands of years ago and they have had symbolic importance throughout history. Many species continue to live closely with humans. People who keep pigeons are…
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