RIDDLE: The Underwater Challenge
Submitted by: Jackie S.
A magician was bragging to a crowd, “I can hold my breath underwater for a full 6 minutes!” Impressed murmurs followed – until a kid piped up, “That’s nothing! I can stay underwater for 10 minutes – no tricks, no gear, and no air pockets!” The magician laughed. “Prove it,” he said, “and I’ll give you $10,000.” The kid did… and walked away $10,000 richer. How did the kid pull it off?
Last Month’s Riddle: Coffee or Coke??
George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking Coca-Cola. Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or soda?
Solution: Coffee – just like all the other names with two E’s. Those with one “E” drink soda.
Solved by: Sophia Cohen, Haim S., Family Blum, Murray Dana, Lisa G., Rajel Cohen, and Big Mike.
JUNIOR RIDDLE: An Odd Equation
Submitted by: Sabrina K.
Here’s a puzzler for you: 81 × 9 = 801.
Obviously, that’s not right. But with one clever move, you can make this equation true – no math needed. What do you have to do?
Last Month’s Junior Riddle: Taster’s Choice
What tastes better than it smells?
Solution: Your tongue!
Solved by: Adele Sardar, H. Soleimani, Blum Family, The Shmulster, Daniel Esses, Ralph Tawil, The Big Cheese, and Family Dweck.