RIDDLE: The Missing Dog
Submitted by: Maurice J.
On the first day of school, a dog was reported kidnapped. The police questioned three teachers who were all considered suspects. Each was asked what they were doing at exactly 8am.
- Mrs. Walter: “I was driving to school, and I was running late.”
- Mr. Thomas: “I was at home checking English exam papers.”
- Mr. Benjamin: “I was reading the morning newspaper.”
Based on their responses, who is the most likely kidnapper: Mrs. Walter, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Benjamin, all three teachers, or none of them?
Previous Month’s Riddle: Mixed Fruit
There are 3 boxes: one with only apples, one with only oranges, and one with both. All labels are wrong. You can pick one fruit from one box. How do you label all boxes correctly?
Solution: Pick from the box labeled ‘Mixed.’ Since all labels are wrong, this box must contain only apples or only orange. Whatever fruit you get tells what that box is. Then swap the remaining two labels (since they’re both wrong).
Solved by: Family Blum, Big Mike, Isaac Chehebar, Evelyn C., Mark Mamiye, Albert Franco, Stephanie Dwek, The Shmulster, and the Anteby Family.
JUNIOR RIDDLE: What Am I?
Submitted by: Lisa M.
I am served at a table, In gatherings of two or four. Served small, white, and round. You’ll love some, and that’s part of the fun. What am I?
Previous Month’s Junior Riddle: A Numbers Game
How many times can you subtract 5 from 25?
Solution: Only once – after that, it’s no longer 25!
Solved by: Max Anteby, The Blum Family, Isaac Chehebar, Nissim Matalon, Stephanie Dwek, Molly Esses, The Big Cheese, Danny G., and The Shmulster.