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In this video, I'll explain the method that Sherlock Holmes uses to decipher a mysterious code that depicts stick men in a variety of strange poses, as described in the "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Once revealed, the secret code gave the identity of a killer.
Given appropriate context, you can solve many ciphers using similar deductive reasoning, letter frequency analysis, and knowledge of likely English language patterns. You can also make interesting puzzles for an escape room or puzzle hunt by using the same dance code, but replacing the stick figures with more contemporary alternatives, such as LEGO figures or the moves in a fitness video.
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