BRAINTEASERS

by Marc Rosen

Re last issue's teasers, one submitter (who got ‘em all right with no demerits for penmanship) was Fiona Duffell, married to Phillip and fresh over here from jolly old England with their delightful James Bond accents. So they are newcomers not only to the Galaxy (Tower 3), but to the United States as well. But [there's always a but] because I've got a knack for divining people's true intentions, especially their sinister ones, I tell you that there's something about the Duffells that arouses my suspicions. I fear that they'll soon join a movement dedicated to reverting this country to a colonized entity subservient to the great farflung British Empire. We must all be ever vigilant. But civilly vigilant. So, Fiona and Phillip, welcome to our midst.

Talking about good neighbors, Carole and Steven Rosen (related, I think, to each other, but not related to me) were kind enough to submit a teaser, which I've chosen to run for this issue. This is a teaser the likes of which we used (and you liked) some years back, and we're happy to use again. Thanx Rosens.

Dope out the following 26 items. As a bonus, those who come up with a real good new and novel name for this genre of puzzle earn two points of extra credit, which can be redeemed for a Green Kitchen dinner for two. [But don't forget to bring your credit card or cash.]

26 = L of the A

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7 = W of the A W

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1,001 = A N

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12 = S of the Z

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54 = C in a D (with the J)

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9 = P in the S S

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88 = P K

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13 = S on the A F

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32 = D F at which W F

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18 = H on a G C

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90 = D in a R A

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200 = D for P G in M

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8 = S on a S S

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3 = B M (S H T R)

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1,000 = W that a P is W

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40 = D and N of the G F

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29 = D in F in a L Y

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57 = H V

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9 = L of a C

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1 = W on a U

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24 = H in a D

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11 = P on a F T

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5 = D in a Z C

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64 = S on a C B

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16 = T (by T. E. F.)

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4 = Q in a G

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Name for the puzzle __________________________________________________

Submit your answers to me at Tower 2

As endpaper, we borrow from Bob Kusnetz of St. Louis these linguistic paradoxes:

Why does night fall but never break, but day breaks even though it never falls?
Why do we slow down or slow up, but only speed up?
Why do we drive on the parkway but park on the driveway?
Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?
Why are there meter maids in England but no yard maids in the United States?
Why do Americans mail a letter at the post office, while Britons post a letter with the Royal mail?
Why does "canning" preserve food but get rid of employees?
Why do we call in sick when we're out sick?
Why do cell multiply by dividing?

Toodle—ooo

Thank you for the quick visit.

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