Zero, Zilch, Nothing

There are two letters of the alphabet that mean zilch, zero, nothing.  Which two are they?

How Much is That Moon in the Window?

How is the moon like a dollar?

Re-Written and Confused

1. Do not traverse a structure erected to afford passage over a waterway until the time of drawing nigh unto it.

2. Perambulate in moccasins, and shoulder a gargantuan wooden rail.

3. That which is acquired without difficulty is dispersed with equal facility

Roman Numeral Formula

Another question from Jim May. Thanks, Jim!


The formula below is made up of individual match sticks. How few number of match stick moves can you make to correct this Roman numeral formula? Please demonstrate.

        XI + I = X


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Four Wings

I have four wings, but cannot fly, I never laugh and never cry; On the same spot I'm always found, toiling away with little sound.

What am I?

Feathers to Fly

I have many feathers to help me fly. I have a body and head, but I'm not alive. It is your strength which determines how far I go. You can hold me in your hand, but I'm never thrown.

What am I?

Thirteen Crows

There are thirteen crows sitting on a wire. If I shoot one, how many are left? There are at least five defensibly correct answers to this puzzle. Name four of them.


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