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The World's Hardest Puzzle | Launching 19th February

Feb 12, 20243 min
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Episode description

In 2012, a mysterious organisation known as Cicada 3301 announced itself to the world with a cryptic post seeking ‘highly intelligent individuals.’


What followed became known as the hardest puzzle on the internet. One that took players to all corners the internet and out into real-world locations. After two years of enigmatic posting, it disappeared - and was never seen again. The final puzzle was never solved.Nearly a decade later, Tommie Trelawny and Nicky Anderson decide to take on Cicada 3301 for themselves.


Who was behind these mysterious puzzles? And what did they want to achieve?

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