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Galileo's Globe
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Preserve the curved outer orientation of pieces as they come free.
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The official Professor Puzzle video shows how the 12 pieces separate and how the globe is reconstructed.
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- Professor Puzzle official product record and solution video — Official product record
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- 13 June 2026
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- Official manufacturer product record and solution video
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- Added during archive research
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