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From: gwyn@brl-tgr.UUCP
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Subject: Re: 5 boxes
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Date: Mon, 3-Feb-86 19:37:10 EST
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Since there are three boxes whose sides consist of an odd
number of numbered segments, and since a continuous curve
has only two ends, the task is impossible.

(Of course, if you bend the rules enough, you can cheat.)