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May 12, 2021 at 1:29 pm

How An Infinite Hotel Ran Out of Rooms

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If there’s a hotel with infinite rooms, could it ever be completely full? Could you run out of space to put everyone? The surprising answer is yes — this is important to know if you’re the manager of the Hilbert Hotel.. Veritasium explores.

 

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