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Pajarita construction puzzle and solution in Caras y Caretas, December 1901
 

The misproportioned solution to this puzzle prompted Miguel de Unamuno to write a letter to the Editor of 'Caras y Caretas'. This letter was published under the title of 'Por una Pajarita', in issue 178 of 1st March 1902.

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The Puzzle - Issue 166 - 7th December 1901

The puzzle is to cut a rectangle into pieces that when rearranged will form a pajarita.

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The Solution - Issue 167 - 14th December 1901

This issue included the solution to the puzzle set in the previous issue.

 

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