"Math Puzzles’ Oldest Ancestors Took Form on Egyptian Papyrus" New York Times 12/6/10
"Tracing the Spark of Creative Problem-Solving" New York Times 12/6/10
The first Times article looks at ancient Egyptian puzzles to show that "people of all eras and cultures gravitate toward puzzles because puzzles have solutions." The second is by the inestimable Benedict Carey and delves into the best way to find solutions: relaxing with a bit of humor and being open to the unexpected, balanced with good old discipline.
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