If you’ve been making the same commute for a long time, you’ve probably settled on what seems like the best route. But “best” is a slippery concept. Perhaps one day there’s an accident or road closure ...

“Out of the Inn” is one of several side quests in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You’ll want to complete it to get a sticky elixir and learn more about the Ring Ruins in Kakariko Village.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...