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Sep-10-2006 18:25

Due to the success of the lateral puzzles in the "A riddle" thread, it seems appropriate to start a lateral thinking puzzle thread.

A rule of thumb to follow would be to allow those who do not know the answer to figure it out for themselves. If you happen to know the answer, please keep it to yourself and let the others have the fun.

Please feel free to start one at any point. It is not necessary to wait for one to finish before starting another one.

Have fun!

Sep-12-2006 00:43

Hmm. Let me try Bill's. If the man had committed/was committing a crime, but worked for the radio station as a DJ, he would have only the time the selection played to do the deed and get back, therefore using his job as his alibi.

If the vinyl skipped, he'd realize he'd lost his alibi, which would explains his panic. (Of ourse, this would have to be an old style radio station with no security hanging around and no computerized system, but, hey, it could work...)

Sep-12-2006 00:46

Oh, whoops, I was on the wrong page and Bookem already got it. I already know the answer to the new one, so I'll let someone else have a go.

Sep-12-2006 05:16

i shall have a go:

is 1952 and 1972 the YEAR which john smith died?Could they mean something else?

is there anything abnormal about him?

Sep-12-2006 06:26

Sorry for not getting back to you everyone. The skies above Leeds lit up with the views of lightening last night. It took out my router as well as many other devices in my house and it has taken most of the day t fix everything.

Thanks Serges, Yes bookem, you were correct.

As for yours Serges, was John Smith human?

Sep-12-2006 12:12

is 1952 and 1972 the YEAR which john smith died?[no] Could they mean something else? [Yes]

is there anything abnormal about him? [no]

As for yours Serges, was John Smith human? [yes]

Sep-12-2006 15:08

was he physically born in 1952? physically died in 1972?

Sep-12-2006 16:05

Serges, Did John Smith die in room 1972 in a hospital or hotel or apartment building?

Sep-12-2006 16:06

1952 and 1972 are room numbers or addresses.

Sep-12-2006 16:07

This may be an easy one:

Why were a bunch of grown men going around asking who was Mickey Mouse's girlfriend?

Sep-12-2006 19:05

Barry and henry both got it (or at least close enough!)

John Smith was born in room 1952 of the hospital. 84 years later, he died in room 1972 of the same hospital.


As for Barry's riddle...

can we assume that for purposes of this riddle, Mickey Mouse's girlfriend is Minnie Mouse?