There is another reason, IMO, for the "success" of such stories. At least it is a reason that works with me. Whenever I hear the conclusion ("they used a pencil") I immediately feel that I share something of the smartness of those who solved the problem in the simplest way. Of course the feeling is unwarranted.
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There is another reason, IMO, for the "success" of such stories. At least it is a reason that works with me. Whenever I hear the conclusion ("they used a pencil") I immediately feel that I share something of the smartness of those who solved the problem in the simplest way. Of course the feeling is unwarranted.
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JTS, at 09 May, 2006 12:56
Totally.
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Mike Beversluis, at 10 May, 2006 08:36
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