The Eureka (Wit's End) Disentanglement Puzzle

The Wit's End Puzzle is a wonderful, classic disentanglement puzzle. Link to puzzle: bit.ly/2kzDUre
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[@Vsauce]

very cool!

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Vsauce wow is it really you?

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Oh hey Vsauce

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Please reply to me you are everything. Your videos helped me introduce my girlfriend to STEM fields and we watch all of your uploads. I love you

[@charlotteriverr]

This guy gets it

[@izzyreel6435]

Vsauce Hey Vsauce! Very surprising to find you comment here.

[@antoine2658]

Il a pas encore vu la technique de Squeezie

[@mimidu1329]

Antoine pas encore...

[@hannab3676]

FLEB's signature quote... "...but doing so is very tricky."

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I never realized I said that so much!

[@twocheeky]

Yikes, you just ruined this mans life 😂😂

[@Blurro]

FLEB you didn't realise it? Alot of people didn't. After all, doing so is very tricky

[@jmtol6258]

I saw this puzzle in a Japanese show and the old man took 10 years trying to solve it.

[@ditiseengrootgeheim]

Jm it was on the frontpage of reddit a few weeks ago as well

[@trod146]

Jm it was a completely different puzzle. not like this one.

[@duongnguyenuc305]

You can buy it on lishopi.com/product/japanese-hard-ring-puzzle/

[@purpletaco3719]

That was different you had to move the ring from one ball to the other

[@elchemavenegas1301]

That's. Where this one came from

[@finekindling6121]

You're one of my new favorite youtubers, you should consider doing some videos on puzzle theory and your personal creative process for puzzle designing as well as solving. Happy solving!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I hope to have start a video series on puzzle theory next week, with a video on twisty puzzle techniques. I could also think about doing puzzle design videos, but I haven't planned any out. Let me think about it!

[@finekindling6121]

Thank you! I'm so excited!

[@luthwyhn]

Please do, this would be great :)

[@lotmom]

I actually just posted a comment asking the same thing but deleted it when I saw yours xD

[@Languste]

Fine Kindling How do you solve such a puzzle? :o Do you just try and error? Or do you think for 5 minutes and then just solve it? ^^ Or something different? :p Please answer!

[@joshuatapia3822]

The real way to beat the puzzle is to cut the rope off

[@DrunkTigerGrill]

Ahhh the The Alexander the Great way

[@swiperfox3145]

I'd rather smash & burn it.

[@joshuatapia3822]

lol

[@JacobLShook]

+BurningTrif I was about to say the same thing...

[@midwestskiesinnyc]

True

[@rottenbananaanimations670]

"Now I've taken mine and broken it"

[@nicotorres7748]

Years later, and still as helpful and relevant as ever! Thank you so much for doing this video. I got one as gift, and just about gave up trying to solve it. Figured I'd try KZbin as a last resort, and your video came up first. Much appreciated. Simple and easy to follow instructions and good visual demonstration.

[@gameKrang]

Yeah, man, I tell you what, man, dang ring puzzle, man, Boomhauer making crazy ole solutions, talkin' 'bout yo, man.

[@dlanegreene6513]

GameKrang I was looking for this comment 😂

[@gafeht]

GameKrang I was starting to worry no one made a boomhauer joke, thank you for your service.

[@remister1984]

Hey Fleb, thanks to KZbin janky algorithm I was introduced to your videos. Good content. Have you seen the Japanese rope puzzle that took 10 years to solve?

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Yes! That was a great video! The actual puzzle that he had was the "Loop de Loop" ring puzzle.

[@remister1984]

Thanks for the reply and the information. Now I want to see the puzzle hands on!

[@markalcantara2302]

that 10 yr puzzle is the reason i subscribed to FLEB :). where could i buy one tho??

[@duongnguyenuc305]

you can buy it on lishopi.com/product/japanese-hard-ring-puzzle/

[@duongnguyenuc305]

you can buy it on lishopi.com/product/japanese-hard-ring-puzzle/

[@TheEgg185]

I wish I could have had a chance to figure this out myself, but I couldn't wait to buy/make it, so I had to find out the answer now. I wish there was a way I could unlearn the solution while retaining my satisfaction of watching the video.

[@TheEgg185]

I'll probably fuckin forget it eventually anyway. I should go ahead and make one of these and throw it in a closet until by brain is ready.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

You can also make it more difficult by adding more loops in the center. At some point it becomes impossible due to the rope length not being long enough, but the two loop version is even trickier than the one loop version!

[@magnusanderson6681]

Isn't that just more back and forth though? It might increase exponentially (speculation) but it seems straightforward

[@born2270]

I got myself in the 2 loop version on accident 😢​@@FLEBpuzzles

[@raphirau]

Those keep blowing my mind! Please keep the puzzles coming! Thanks for investing so much time!

[@XDoppelX]

One of the best channels i have subscribed this year. Very cool videos.

[@timchanux]

I solved this more than 6 years later after I bought the puzzle. Words couldn't express the joy I have when I can finally solved it. The one I bought is the version where there were 2 towers but the moves were the same. I am glad someone made a video on how to solve this in such a clear and precious way. Great job!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@LegionMizzy1]

Fantastic presentation. You did a great job of narrating the process.

[@Day23458]

Your videos have improved so much in just a few months it's great haha

[@MrJonnyp107]

I've just discovered your channel this morning. subscribed and loving it.

[@danstark3341]

I just happened across this. I have never seen either of these puzzles. When you explained the first one, sliding the ring thru the hole, it made my brain tingle. Very cool video.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@heidic9465]

Thank you for this! We were finally able to solve the puzzle at my Dad’s that had been messing with us for years.

[@TheIronWaffleMan]

One of my new favorite channels on youtube (new for me). Great content!

[@TaCoMan2012tacosrule]

You know you're a nerd when you're up late at night at 11pm watching how-to puzzle videos on KZbin. Thanks for sharing this video. I found it....stimulating.

[@leahmccool4101]

FLEB I am proud that I actually figured this one out in my head 30 seconds in! I enjoy watching your videos and look forward to seeing more! P.S. Would love to see you open an Etsy-type store selling puzzles from makers or yourself.

[@taylo1640]

Never thought I would see a puzzle channel on KZbin

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Donc fallait pas le déboîter Squeezie.

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Hahaha

[@NinF37]

Yay another one

[@pokeflora]

Amazing as always!

[@imercy584]

i don't know why this was in my recommendations but i actually really like this video !!

[@PeterWTaylor]

Thanks, I have one of these with 2 pillars and 2 rings. Had me totally stumped. I'll give it another shot.

[@DB-dz8rt]

Amazing! good work as always

[@duzzzz94]

loved that puzzle when I was kid

[@BenMcIrish]

Thanks for doing this video. I've seen the original version of this and haven't been able to find it anywhere.

[@itsbandar]

i really enjoyed this channel

[@manukaur2508]

Hey FLEB, thanks for sharing this. I gifted this puzzle to one of my friends about 20 years ago. Never got any luck solving it. I would think about this puzzle often but could not remember its design. Now that I have seen it again, I am going to make one.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Go for it!

[@sfoj50]

So that where the term "I'm at my wit's end" comes from. Mind blown!!

[@AlvinHFL]

You explain it perfectly!

[@ricochet188]

Your video structure doesnt get enough praise. You're articulate but concise and placing your title clip (or whatever you call it) in the middle of the video is a nice touch and a good break away point for anyone who doesn't want to have the puzzle solved for them. Also your intro clip is well designed. Over all you're becoming one of my new favourite youtubers. Like some one commented below and as others have said on your previous videos it'd be really cool if you delved deeper into other puzzle related concepts!

[@Silvia-vo6nl]

I just discovered your channel! Definitely among the most interesting left! Very funny to watch

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad you enjoying it! Thank you very much for watching!

[@areoia2896]

I absolutely love puzzles

[@bunjz]

Hi, First of all, Id like to say that I enjoy watching your channel. Second, I would like to make a request for you to show more unique and elegant puzzles, especially if they may be reproduced easily by paper or 3D printer. For example, the IPP puzzles, puzzle at end of book. Thanks, and keep up the videos!

[@bobbytabernacle]

Wow dude I feel like you just had like 9,000 subs first time I saw you and now you're at 42,000 congrats!

[@MegaMadrush]

great piece

[@holdenking879]

You are really cool fleb, I think what you do is really hard and i respect you for what you do

[@Grozdor]

simple but splendid puzzle!

[@bigbrain009]

Quality video and puzzle as always!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thank you!

[@chikokishi7030]

Im not really interested in puzzles at all... but you kept me interested for the entire video. Superb job.

[@GamesandBacon]

i do like puzzle content ! and thus have subscribed :) short, sweet and interesting. thanks !

[@jodalyngumanitbvcgvggboohb3255]

awsome. its like a japanese puzzle that after 10yrs. and finally solved. its beautiful

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I’m your 130th subscriber congratulations

[@spinningchurro]

Great video once again dude.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks!

[@ComatoseCutiee]

I love your videos so much ❤️

[@markangeloflores9180]

I'm a puzzle enthusiast and solve puzzles honestly.You can always solve this puzzle and other related ones by means of abstract ideas like "Mobility" which is essential for the pieces' movement in smooth action, avoiding dislocations and loose thread to the puzzle. Another one is "Trial and Error". At first you don't have a clue so try to move the pieces freely and every time you wound it (lack of moves) obviously you will free again and have space for mobility and finding the route for the puzzle. My hint to this puzzle and you will always figure-it out when the pieces (discs, ring and rope) are tied. Actually you will always loose it and start again.

[@dooplon5083]

This puzzle stamped me for a while a few years back, but as the puzzle wasn't mine (it was a teacher's) I usually had about an hour or so before I had to give it back to him. I loved figuring out the answer though and I kept practicing with it to get the technique consistent (which was rather fun on its own right)

[@FLEBpuzzles]

It's a great puzzle, isn't it?

[@RayLow92]

your videos are my blue sky

[@seb2460]

I don't know why, but for some reason, you're content has recently really peaked my interest. I'm not really a puzzle kind of guy but your channel is just interesting!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

[@colekern6214]

Wow, you upped your production on this one. It flowed together so well! One thing that stood out to me was your use of "let's get started" instead of "after the spoiler break". It feels much more natural!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That was a suggestion from the comments! Seriously, all improvements have come from the comments.

[@colekern6214]

FLEB Well that's one of the reasons your channel keeps getting better! You're definitely a channel that's well on its way to huge success!

[@marilynnyliram2695]

I've done this puzzle before I got a little frustrated but then I got it and it was really fun

[@FredoCorleone]

Amazing puzzle! Waiting your ebook about puzzle techniques ;)

[@markalcantara2302]

i finally found the right page for puzzle contents. :)

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy your time here!

[@evanyonathan9455]

I watched about this on a japanese tv show in KZbin and it took a man 10 years to solve it with the loop

[@FLEBpuzzles]

It's a similar video to this one, but not exactly the same! That one was about pushing knots through holes, while this one is about moving rings past lines. They're fundamentally different mechanics!

[@bloodnumber13]

this was my favorite puzzle when I was 12. I never knew the name of it. thanks! I'm going to get one for my nefew. :)

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Awesome!

[@KOSIT4]

bon on va pas se m mytho les français sont la a cause de squeezie

[@loufillion8141]

Les canadiens aussi😂

[@stecpokelu315]

@SAFWA N s'cuse nous moliere

[@camilaparedes6261]

i was so perplexed and amused when he first took it off

[@MrJdmboy10]

My brain just isn't cut out for this man

[@cc__tv8283]

I'm like mega proud of myself for figuring it out before u explained it

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That's awesome! It's not an easy puzzle by any means!

[@mybestguess2319]

I don't know how the heck I got this in my suggested videos but that was very interesting!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@JanelleRudolph]

if I could subscribe a million times, I would.

[@platanochips]

Janelle Rudolph Just make a million accounts. Seems pretty simple to me.

[@kobemanes2377]

this is very satisfying. i have no idea why

[@FLEBpuzzles]

...maybe you secretly like puzzles? :3

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First time seeing your video! awesome content!!! subscribing now :D

[@MasterMindmars]

Simply Genial. Very good

[@mpeterll]

I've had that puzzle in my collection for about 30 years. Took me only a couple of minutes to solve it.

[@SteampunkPhoenix]

I had one of these puzzles years ago. It took 15 minutes to solve when I was 7

[@srajanskgupta]

hey fleb I found your channel and I was pretty impressed, your content is just amazing. Keep up the good work. btw is there any chance to have some riddles so that we get to solve something as well? just asking

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I've been trying to think about a way to make a "solving together" type series. Let me think about it some more!

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You deserve more subs and likes. Your my only fav youtuber but few vids but it's ok.

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Subbed since 25k

[@moontale9595]

omg I have to many of these I love puzzles!

[@snipervision1]

Brilliant

[@chercheurdebuzz4731]

Qui est la grâce à squeezie ?

[@hkvalentin5192]

mo

[@barockeuse]

very well demonstrated. But .. How to replace the ring under the two ropes again??

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I love it .greetings from Suriname.south america

[@davidfstanford]

I love your videos. Great work. You sound like Mr. Van Driessen from Bevis and butthead.

[@noose7613]

Why tf does this man have such a hype intro for a puzzle

[@handsome_man69]

I like how you say the word 'puzzle'

[@csillasalda2165]

this is amazing

[@FLEBpuzzles]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamclemente1188]

when you're so pissed solving the puzzle you ended up smashing it 😅

[@Patafisique]

great channel!

[@FLEBpuzzles]

Thanks!

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Just get some scissors! I'm a genius!

[@CounChocu1a]

You have the nerdiest voice ever.

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CounChocu1a I like it

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Me too. The cadence is more like Peabody than Sherman but the timbre is different. If you're not old enough to remember the original Peabody & Sherman cartoons you can find "Peabody & Sherman / Fairytale Rapunzel" on YT.

[@jonni2734]

really cool!!!

[@Ryan-nn1kl]

awesome

[@donnypassary5798]

This reminds me of the video about old japanese man, who couldn't solve a similar puzzle like this for 10 years until a guy from TV show helped him to solve it eventually. I guess it also use the same tricks on moving ropes through the hole there. It's good to see the idea of original one applied to its variation though.

[@FLEBpuzzles]

That was the "Loop de Loop" puzzle. Different fundamental concept, but a classic! I really enjoyed watching that video!

[@johnwooters4351]

Thank you

[@NoShayminFeeding]

Now the true question is, does it give more attack speed and how much MR does it shred? All references aside, cool video really enjoy your explanation

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* is screaming internally * o_o i need this

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Amazing bro 👌👍👍

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I have no idea how or why I got here....but I am fucking fascinated with your videos. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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I don't know why but this is terrifying

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It is important that the fleb be rubbed because it has all the fleb juice.

[@kathyphelan5069]

I have this same wooden puzzle only there is a washer and not a ring. My husband got the washer off a few weeks ago and we can't get it back on. Do you have any idea how to do this variation on the wits end puzzle?

[@OatmealDonk]

my grandparents have one of these and they always said their cousin made it... I never realised it was an actual puzzle... :-D

[@robertbrunello]

Neat!