Google Hides a Puzzle in CR-48 Video and Awards Solver a Laptop Prize [Google]

Dec 13th 2010
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When you’re clued-up on math equations, lend your eye to Google’s video down below, and notice what it took for chancer Sylvain to win some of the CR-48 laptops. Flunked math? Nevermind, you need to watch it anyway !

Apparently once the equation was solved (it spells out ” speed and destroy” for those unable to add and subtract), Sylvain added it to Google’s URL shortener goo.gl, which then took him to a website where he could claim a free Cr-48 laptop for himself.

Don’t try the URL yourself; the laptop has already been claimed (I only disappointed myself, in checking). [ Sylvain via Geek.com via UberGizmo ]

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