Sissa and Chess

There are many opinions about from who, where and when chess was created. The most widespread opinion is that it was created by the Brahmin Sissa. When he presented it to the ruler of the region where he lived, he was so charmed that he said he would give him any reward he wanted… Sissa asked him for as much grain as would be needed to fill the 64 squares of the chessboard, if they placed one grain in the first square, two grains in the second, four in the third, etc., doubling the grains each time until they reached square 64. The ruler, who considered the quantity of grain insignificant, told him to ask for something more important. But when Sissa insisted, he asked the treasurer and storehouse manager to give him the amount of wheat he requested. But when the treasurer calculated the number, he told the king that even if all the land on the whole planet had been sown with wheat, it would not be enough to pay him, because the total wheat that would be needed amounted to the astronomical amount of 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 grains!

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Some wisdom comes in whispers, carried on silent paws through the night. This group is inspired by Ragnar, a stray black cat who appeared one cold winter’s day—wounded, wary, and wise beyond words. He carried with him a test, a journey, and a gift: the ancient riddles of the cosmos, hidden in the resilience of those who dare to seek truth.

Here, we explore the mysteries of the universe through Ragnar’s Riddles—stories of healing, wisdom, and unseen connections. Each puzzle is a challenge, a call to see beyond the ordinary, to care for the forgotten, and to rise against darkness.

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“In shadow I tread, with scars in my wake,
A voice from the stars, for hearts that ache…”
– Ragnar the black cat 🐈‍⬛ and Igor the caretaker wizard 🧙

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The Promotion Dilemma

A company has two equally skilled employees, Alex and Jordan. One day, the boss announces that only one of them will be promoted based on their creativity. The next morning, Jordan walks into the office with a simple yet brilliant idea, and immediately gets the promotion. What did Jordan do?

A) Jordan invented a new product overnight
B) Jordan redesigned the company’s logo
C) Jordan changed their email signature
D) Jordan solved a major workflow issue

Santa Claus pie

On 18/1/2025 we cut the Vasilopita, i.e. the Santa Claus pie, at the magic academy. Vasilopita is the pie that we cut to celebrate the new year and inside it we hide a special coin, the Flouri. Whoever finds the Flouri is considered to be lucky all year long. In addition, the person gets a gift or some monetary prize. – Mazitsos Dionysios

Find the 6 differences from the photo of the event: