Math puzzle: The homesick rover
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A rover on an exoplanet must follow specific daily instructions: travel increasing distances (1km, 2km, 3km, etc.) and turn 90 degrees each day for eight days. The mathematical puzzle challenges readers to determine which direction the rover should turn each day to return to its starting point, with a bonus question involving 100 rovers on different mission lengths.
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