Find three foods that all three do not go together (by any reasonable definition),
but every pair of them does.
The above problem - rated D4 by me - worried the eminent mathematician George W. Hart ( scientist, sculptor and co-founder of MoMath)
for over 25 years, so he published in 2003 (revised in 2010)
a long paper dedicated to food pairing and summing up the various candidate solutions to the bolded problem.
Please read his essay (available on the web - named as this puzzle) prior to climbing your discovery train.
Bon voyage!
I must mention that obviously the 3 foods must be distinct products
so a solution like a=b=c=a long shot of vodka
does not qualify as an answer.
This puzzle about finding three foods that don’t go together as a trio, but pair well individually, is quite intriguing. George W. Hart's dedication to solving this for over 25 years highlights the complexity of the challenge. If you're interested in exploring his findings and candidate solutions. <style type="text/css">
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Check out his essay, which dives deep into food pairing and the nuances of this puzzle. It’s a fascinating read for anyone curious about culinary combinations and logical challenges. Bon voyage on your discovery journey!
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