There are few things in this world that make us happier than nerdy puzzles and people getting stumped and excited by them. The trending video below, in which a man asks strangers on the street to figure out a mathematical rule that links three numbers, is thrilling, edge-of-your-seat stuff for the geeks among us. Stay tuned through the end to find out the forehead-slapping answer, followed by an explanation of the "scientific method" and the nature of solving puzzles itself.
It goes without saying that it is incredibly awesome and sexy.
(For more good times, check out the Veritasium site this came from, a "science video blog featuring experiments, expert interviews, cool demos, and discussions with the public about everything science." We swoon!)
Video: YouTube screenshot
