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This is another puzzle taken from a 1927 collection of word games compiled by the American author and academic LeBaron Russell Briggs called Riddles in Rhyme. As that title would suggest, the ...
No, it’s not a fever dream. A deadly disease that toppled ancient civilizations is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, posing a significant threat in certain parts of the world ...
Delights for Young Men and Maids was a collection of puzzles, poems, rebuses, and “lovers’ knots” (an intricate style of visual poem written in interwoven lines) published in London in 1754.
The Saturday Night Live fame, Bob Odenkirk, recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show on April 25. The Better Call Saul star reflected on his years on the comedy show and revealed a sketch that ...
Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Jake Paul to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of boxing legend In an official announcement by MVP, Paul is to fight 39-year-old Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28.
Oleksander Usyk could make boxing history. Usyk will face old foe Daniel Dubois this summer at London’s Wembley Stadium. And should he win and retire undefeated, he will be the first heavyweight ...
Drawing inspiration from Old Hollywood, this one has eye-catching features like ornate moulding and drop ring pulls. (FYI, you’ll need to purchase the bed and trundle separately.) Traditional ...
Well into his seventies, boxing legend Roberto Durán, who is viewed by many to be among the best fighters in the history of the boxing sport. Even at seventy-three, Durán continues to put on his ...
The event will feature traditional May Day festivities with a twist, including a maypole, floral cocktails, old-timey games, and rugby players in sundresses. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the ...
Take Our Latest Quizzes: This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as Can You Solve This Old-Timey Riddle? #36.