What is the first puzzle in MHB's puzzle contest?

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$$1^2-0^2=1^3$$
$$1^3-0^3=1^2$$
 
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mathworker said:
$$1^2-0^2=1^3$$
$$1^3-0^3=1^2$$

In some context 0 is not a whole number ;) .
 
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  • $$10^2-6^2 = 4^3 $$
  • $$10^3-6^3 = 28^2 $$
 

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