TED-ED: Can you solve the buried treasure riddle? - Daniel Griller

The video tells the story of five pirates who were marooned by their captain, Greenbeard, after a failed mutiny. They reveal that the island they were on holds Greenbeard's treasure. Each pirate saw a different number of trees, leading to a puzzle about the island's layout. The solution involves finding an island with two non-parallel lines of trees, where the treasure is buried at their intersection. The treasure turns out to be a chest of tree seeds, raising questions about its true value.

What did the survivors reveal about the island where Greenbeard buried his treasure?

Why did the pirates see different numbers of trees on the island?

How did the position of the pirates affect their view of the trees?

What is the significance of the arrangement of trees on the island?

What was found in the chest after digging on the island?