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Watch a fascinating 12-minute video exploring three historical instances where brilliant minds - Richard Feynman, Gottfried Leibniz, and Albert Einstein - made surprising mathematical mistakes. Learn about Feynman's temporary confusion with probability, Leibniz's mathematical oversight, and examine a brain teaser that initially stumped Einstein, demonstrating that even the most exceptional intellects can occasionally be misled by seemingly straightforward problems. Gain valuable insights into problem-solving, critical thinking, and the human nature of mathematical reasoning through these illuminating examples from some of history's greatest scientific minds.