Bread Slice
You’re not allowed more than three cuts of a knife!
Mr. Blaise is challenging you to slice a loaf of bread in no more than three cuts. What’s your strategy?
Once you’ve overcome Mr. Blaise’s challenge, you can try this bonus challenge: slice the bread without moving it! Will you succeed?
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