[Backdated to Saturday]

Ah, I was petting Claire earlier, and she reminded me of a puzzle I know.

If 0 + 1 = dog, 0 + 2 = cat, 6 + 3 = dog, 6 + 7 = dog dog, 7 + 9 = dog cat, 11 + 12 = cat dog, and 11 + 17 = cat cat, then what is the smallest number you can add to 1 to get dog dog dog?

To keep my communicator from shocking me, I have a puzzle for everyone.

12 people are traveling in two cars that can each hold six people -- five passengers and the driver. However, one hour away from their destination, one of the cars breaks down. Using the car that is left, how long will it take to get all 12 people to the destination?

[Backdated to Saturday. Voice, repeated in text]

Ah... I've been neglecting my puzzles, haven't I? I hope this one will be entertaining.

You have a glass with fluid inside, about half full. Without using any instruments, how can you tell if it is exactly half, more than half, or less than half full?

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...Oh, it didn't shock me. That's a relief; I'll take small blessings where I can get them.

At any rate, I've had an idea. Would anyone like me to put up a puzzle on a regular basis -- say, once every week or two weeks? It'll give everyone a small chance to exercise their mind in different ways, and keep me from getting shocked by my ( Read more... )

That light the other day... does anyone know what it was? Nothing dangerous, I hope ( Read more... )

[Voice and Text]It's been a while since I've mentioned it, so perhaps it bears repeating over the network once more. Located at Mariner High School, on the corner of Marshall and Lander, in addition to the dojo and the soup kitchen, there's a public inventory that anyone can use. Things like food, toiletries, and other useful items are kept there ( Read more... )

[Audio]

[A surprised sound; the communicator is dropped with a clatter. A scuffle as it is picked up again, and a pause before Layton starts speaking.]This recent relative peace is quite enjoyable; however, with the cold weather, if anyone still needs warmer clothing, you can always try looking in the public inventory at Mariner High School ( Read more... )

Aaah!

[A clatter as the communicator is dropped.]

Someday, I'd like to know the reasoning behind the shock. I simply haven't had anything to talk about. But as long as I'm here....

( Ridiculously easy puzzle goes here )