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A puzzle solved through an indirect and creative approach, using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable only using logic.
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Birthday child bird count Puzzle
Well at first it's
But then something happens.
So the answer is...
The alternative solution is a little simpler.
The puzzle points out a common misconception:
There are other situation …
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My friend's bounty
Well since you and your friend are clearly sharks, the bounty he gave you might have been the
Alas, such a bounty will not award you reputation.
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Dead in a Field
The unopened package is a prophylactic.
The man had a heart attack while trying to open it, but even then, his partner never arrived, so his death, while not technically being of old age, is technical …
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Mrs. Dunham's drinking problem
Hell is where a little old lady named Mrs. Dunham lives.
Mrs. Dunham is a very old-fashioned lady.
Mrs. Dunham has a bit of a drinking problem.
Three times a day, every day, she drinks.
What times of …
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