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New Record: 81,998 Bars in 178 Days!

4/24/2025

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Researchers have cracked the traveling salesman problem for an astonishing 81,998 bars in South Korea, mapping out a route that takes a staggering 178 days to complete. This groundbreaking achievement not only sets a new record, surpassing the previous 57,912 stops in the Netherlands, but also highlights the power of advanced optimization techniques in tackling complex challenges.

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Researchers have cracked the traveling salesman problem for an astonishing 81,998 bars in South Korea, mapping out a route that takes a staggering 178 days to complete. This groundbreaking achievement not only sets a new record, surpassing the previous 57,912 stops in the Netherlands, but also highlights the power of advanced optimization techniques in tackling complex challenges.