You've got a stick. Two points are chosen independently and at a random on the stick. The 
stick is broken at those points to form three smaller sticks. What is 
the probability these three sticks can form a triangle?
Apparently this problem has a pedigree that goes back to 1854 examination at Cambridge University.
When you're ready for a neat solution. 
Here.
A more traditional solution is 
here.
And MIT Blossoms also has a video and teacher resources 
here
 
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