A maze is a route puzzle comprising branching passages. Contrary to a maze, the labyrinth has a single through passage. The Palace of Knossos in Crete in the oldest known maze. But is there a mathematical solution? Yes! It is called the “right-hand rule”. Upon entering the maze, keep your right hand in contact with the wall… it will lead you to the exit!
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