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Oxford Mathematics Christmas Public Lecture: Chris Budd - Why does Rudolf have a shiny nose?

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From the unfairness of voting on TV shows to how Santa gets down so many narrow chimneys. Chris Budd take a mathematical look at the traditions of Christmas.
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The Secrets of Mathematics
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Chris Budd
Keywords
mathematics
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 19/12/2019
Duration: 00:55:31

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