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by sachinag 1868 days ago
The greatest HN comment is obviously cperciva's: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35079
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Yeah, you’re right - that one is my absolute favorite. Even includes a PG cameo.

And getting a 53 on the Putnam at 14 is wild. I wonder how that happens, what leads to that (in addition to obvious high ability).

Good parents? Early access to good books? Do some people just have a more intuitive sense for math? Tons of practice?