Greetings and salutations! Have you solved this month’s perplexing puzzles? Fill in the grid below so each row, column and colored shape includes every number from 1 to 5. (That means no repeats, either horizontally or vertically.) If you think you have the answer, click on the image below. This second puzzle is even harder. …
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Did you find a suit-able solution to March’s code? Here it is again: How It Works This code changes as you move from one swimsuit to the next. You have to pay close attention to crack it. First, number the suits from left to right (1, 2, 3, etc.). If the swimsuit is green, add …
First, Brent saw the hands. They were worn as an old catcher’s mitt. Then he saw the sign between the hands: “Homeless. Please help.” Brent looked closer. The man behind the sign seemed tired and hungry. Brent turned to his mother as they drove through downtown Kansas City. “Mom, do you think anyone ever does …
My mom and I each grabbed a shopping cart and headed in different directions. “This time only get what’s on the list,” she said. “I’m picking school supplies, Mom,” I said. “Of course I’ll only get what’s on the list.” I headed to the toy aisle. First on the list was a calculator, so I …
Did you squawk out a solution to June’s parrot code? Here it is again: How It Works To solve this code, search each column for parrots that repeat a color from higher up in the series. Only read the letter on the lower birds from left to right to find the secret word. Look for …
Moving clockwise, clear everything off this table. — You can only carry two types of items (forks, plates, etc.) at a time and six items total. — Any time you unload dishes, return to the next place at the table (still moving clockwise). Try to finish the job in eight trips, only circling the table …
Adrian Gonzalez was already a wealthy man before coming to Boston. But when he signed his contract with the Red Sox in April 2011, he became mega-rich! His deal was good for $154 million over seven years. In 2012 alone, Adrian will earn an average of $129,629 per game. That’s more than many people make …
We were eating dinner when my dad announced we’d be working at a “food bank” this weekend. I was excited! I had several things on my plate I planned to deposit. “You can put this broccoli into a 30-year account that doesn’t draw interest,” I said, “because broccoli doesn’t draw any interest from anyone.” My …
Did you find the secret message in the February 2010 issue of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine? If not here it is again: – – • – – – – • • • • • • • • – • – – • …
Dear Kevin the Computer, Thanks for letting me write to you. I used to write to Diana the Diary, but I kept getting funny looks from people who saw Diana’s pink fur cover. Then I switched to a plain journal that didn’t get the unwanted attention. I named it Jurgen because writing in a book …
Still sizing up the March code? Here it is again: How It Works Don’t worry about the size of the letters or random italics. Those are red herrings, meant to distract you. Just read the lowercase letters from left to right. Coolness! Safes don’t just protect valuables from burglars. They’re also designed to keep cool …
Did you see all those silly words in the May issue? If you missed them, here’s the secret message again: Eway ouldshay utpay othersway irstfay. How does that gibberish help you understand what the apostle Paul says about cooperation? Well, if you are fluent in Pig Latin, then you can find out! How It Works: …
Did April’s animal code ring a bell? “Hear” it is again: How It Works Have you ever seen a dog whistle? It makes an ultrasonic noise that is too high-pitched for human ears, but dogs can still hear it. While dogs and bats are famous for their ears, lots of animals can hear sounds that …
You’ll love this code! Here it is again: How It Works: To break this code, you need to determine the value of each group of hearts. For example, a big, clear heart with a medium, clear heart inside equals 15 (10+5), which corresponds to the letter O. Now you try! Tiny Solid Red Heart = 1 Medium …
Did you scribble out a solution to January’s graffiti code? Here it is again: How It Works This graffiti may look like crazy symbols, but it’s actually a set of capital letters overlapped by the same letters in lower case. Study each symbol carefully to figure out which letter it contains. Coolness! Graffiti has been …
Modern-day plants pop up all over the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. Dig into these biblical plants to get at the root of their greater meaning. Cedar of Lebanon: The cedar of Lebanon is referred to in 1 Kings, Ezekiel, Amos, Psalms, Jeremiah and several other book of the Bible. The cedar tree was …
Can you put Connie, Whit and Wooton back together? Click on the image below to download the puzzle. Print your own copy, then cut out the triangular puzzle pieces. Rearrange the pieces to match the legs with the proper bodies. You should end up with five of each Odyssey character. Hint: The piece with the …
Still not sure what all those numbers mean in the February 2011 issue of Clubhouse magazine? Just decode the ZIP code! If you don’t remember, here it is again: 24600-52314-79411-20120 46913-31410-44444-51110 01000-03000-109091-03330-12345-12344 How It Works: By now, you’re probably familiar with a code key where A=1, B=2, etc: This month before you can …
Could you figure out this creamy code? It’s actually more sticky than sweet. Here it is again: How It Works Take the number in the top (strawberry) scoop of each ice cream cone and multiply by 7. Then take the bottom number of each cone and multiply by 3. Subtract the bottom number from the …
Are you an average student wishing to be an academic superstar? You can be . . . by coping. No, not that kind. All you have to do is watch the super students you know and follow their lead. Academic superstars go to class. To imitate the pros, arrive in class on time, be alert and …