Gordi (sp.) knot
 

Hi there,

have just watched a programme on TV (Brainiac:History abuse) that described
a knot that was almost impossible to undo. Didn't catch all the segment but
basically they tried to undo it with 2 JCBs, without luck. Anyone know what
I'm talking about? Have a feeling the spelling is wrong as Google didn't
help.

TIA

Andy


If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may
have misjudged the situation.

andy.ceeatdsl.pipex.com

andicee wrote:

. . . that described a knot that was almost impossible to undo. . . .

Andy,

It was probably the Gordian Knot.

Here are a couple of sites that speculate about what the Gordian knot
was and how it could be untied:
1. http://www.maa.org/devlin/devlin_9_01.html
2. http://www.weeklyscientist.com/ws/articles/knot.htm .

basically they tried to undo it with 2 JCBs, without luck.

Unfortunately, I didn't see the TV progam. By the way, may I ask, what
is a JCB?

Brian.

Hi MCC,

Well! You are not there. I press post and you are there. Eight time
zones and we press within the groups update time! (or at least close).
Neat coincidence.

Post and the world posts with you! :-)

Cheers - Brian.

Thank you!

Brian G. wrote:
Thank you!


Thanks guys. Sorry I didn't get back to you on the JCB question but as you
can see MCC answered it admirably.

--
Andy

If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you
may have misjudged the situation.

andy.ceeatdsl.pipex.com