Get an Easter Egg. Spin it. End of trick.\r
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Yes, it is spelled tippe top. They can already be bought super-cheap online, which is why we dont have them on Maths Gear.\r
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If you want to take a closer look at Spinning Tops by John Perry, I have uploaded photos to imgur: \r
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Its also on Project Gutenberg: \r
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If you want to discuss this video somewhere more comfortable, it seems I have a fledgling subreddit: \r
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Music by Howard Carter\r
Design by Simon Wright\r
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MATT PARKER: Stand-up Mathematician\r
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Nerdy maths toys: