math geo problem

3v1l5w1n

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07 Apr 08

3v1l5w1n

Joined: 06 Apr 08
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07 Apr 08

How many places are there on Earth, so that if you go 1km north, 1km west and 1km south, you'll end up at exactly the same place as where you've started.

Starrman

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07 Apr 08

Originally posted by 3v1l5w1n
How many places are there on Earth, so that if you go 1km north, 1km west and 1km south, you'll end up at exactly the same place as where you've started.

1, the South Pole.

But for the less mature answer: Take it to Posers & Puzzles, Spanky.

3v1l5w1n

Joined: 06 Apr 08
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07 Apr 08

nope, there are many more ...

Mephisto2

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07 Apr 08

An infinite number of an infinite number of places plus the southpole

Grampy Bobby

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07 Apr 08

Originally posted by 3v1l5w1n
How many places are there on Earth, so that if you go 1km north, 1km west and 1km south, you'll end up at exactly the same place as where you've started.

... not to mention more of my endgames than I'd care to mention.

😀

3v1l5w1n

Joined: 06 Apr 08
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07 Apr 08

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sorry for the wrong forum ... reposted here: http://www.redhotpawn.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=91280