What is Cicada 3301, the internet's strangest puzzle?
Quick answer: In January 2012 a cryptic message appeared online claiming to seek "highly intelligent individuals," kicking off a globe-spanning puzzle of codes, hidden…
In January 2012 a cryptic message appeared online claiming to seek "highly intelligent individuals," kicking off a globe-spanning puzzle of codes, hidden messages, and real-world clues. Thousands tried; nobody has ever proven who was behind it.
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