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Puzzle 273 


This arrow is currently pointing from South to North.

Move one line and add one other to leave the arrow pointing from East to West.

Puzzle Copyright © Lloyd King

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Puzzle 274 


My first is in kendo, but not in squash.
My second is in hurdles, and in hunting.
My third is in bowman, and in bowling.
My fourth is in cycling, and in golf.
My fifth is in flying, and not in swimming.
My last is in running, and not in dancing.
My whole is a sport.

What am I?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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Puzzle 275 


What is so unusual about this sentence:

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

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Puzzle 276 


Alex's child, Drew, is exactly one fifth of Alex's age. In 21 years, Alex will be exactly twice Drew's age. How old is Drew now?
Billie is exactly seven times the age of his child, Glen. In 8 years, Billie will be three times the age of Glen. How old is Glen now?

Puzzle Copyright © Kevin Stone

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