Answer to question #17 One Minute Inhomogeneous Fuse

You have a string-like fuse that burns in exactly one minute. The fuse is inhomogeneous, and it may burn slowly at first, then quickly, then slowly, and so on. You have a match, and no watch. How do you measure exactly 30 seconds?

This is one is fairly simple if you can do it, and difficult if you can't...

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There is no explanation needed here, you just...

Light the fuse at both ends!!!!

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