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Classic Conundrums: Fiendish Puzzles from the 19th Century
Classic Conundrums Fiendish Puzzles from the 19th Century
Author: Ken Russell, Philip Carter
How quick are you? How clever? The Victorians delighted in musing over riddles while reposing in their salons, and a century later these elusive puzzles still have the power to tease and charm. Twist one one of Lewis Carroll's anagrams into a different word, or follow one of Longfellow's well-turned phrases to its logical end. The anagra...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780760714607
ISBN-10: 0760714606
Publication Date: 1999
Pages: 167
Edition: Barnes Noble ed
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Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
Book Type: Unknown Binding
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Lots of fun and learning for all ages. It's surprising how young ones often cope with these better than older ones. It's easy to get so wrapped up in this you won't notice the pot boiling over or your dog chasing the neighbor's cat.
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Hardcover.
QUESTION: It takes the town hall clock 6 seconds to strike 4 o'clock in the afternoon. How long does it take to strike midnight?

ANSWER: 22 seconds.


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