Showing posts with label crossword. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crossword. Show all posts
Monday, March 3, 2014
Woodworking helped solve my crossword puzzle
Gee, woodworking knowledge can come in handy in the least expected places. I solve the NY Times crossword puzzle every morning. Its a good way to get my brain working. Well that, and a pot of coffee.
You remember my Fibonacci Gauge a couple of months ago? Let me show you todays crossword. It Fibonacci themed!
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You remember my Fibonacci Gauge a couple of months ago? Let me show you todays crossword. It Fibonacci themed!
14 Across was Leonardo of __ (mathematician who wrote about 33 Across) (PISA)
Right through the middle of the grid: FIBONACCI SERIES.
And four places where it can be found:
ARTICHOKE
NAUTILUS
INNER EAR
SUNFLOWER
SUNFLOWER
But the coolest part is the series of circled letters that spells out GOLDEN RATIO. Draw a line through them, and you get a golden spiral!
See, I told you that Fibonacci gauge would come in handy.
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