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A KNOT OR NOT A KNOT?

Martin had found a length of old rope. ‘Grab the other end and pull,’ he said to Sue.

‘Don’t be silly,’ she replied. ‘It may turn into a knot.’

‘No it won’t,’ said Martin.

‘How do you know?’ asked Sue.

‘Bet you!’ said Martin.

Was Martin right? Does the tangle of rope knot if you pull the ends?

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