Mystery of the Month
What Is Your Guess?
Case One
On February 9, Joseph celebrates his 30th birthday with friends and family. At noon, he packs up his belongings, boards a plane, and leaves his native land forever. After a five hour flight he gets off the plane - and realizes it's no longer his birthday.
The Mystery
What country did Joseph leave and how many days away is his next birthday?
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Clues
- Joseph does not speak English as a native language.
- Joseph reset his watch while en route.
- Joseph traveled between two large countries and flew in an easterly direction.
- Joseph is officially 29 when he lands and will celebrate his 30th birthday a second time.
- Chronologically, Joseph arrived before he left.
- Joseph drove past the Kremlin on his way to the airport.
Case Two
Hughes Bank has just been robbed! Two miles from the bank, Lydia is racing down the highway. She has committed a crime, but three police cars are hot on her trail. Lydia does not pull over - and continues to speed through traffic with the police following her every move.
The Mystery
Where is Lydia heading and what is her profession?
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Clues
- Lydia has never been to her destination before.
- Lydia knows about the robbery.
- Lydia will continue at top speed until she reaches her destination.
- Lydia carries a revolver - and won't hesitate to use it.
- The police will tail Lydia all the way to her destination.
- Lydia does not own the car she's driving and is about to become involved in the robbery.
Be sure to check the August 2007 edition of the Tea Times for the answers
Answers to June Mysteries:
Case One: The woman was convicted of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.
Case Two: Julio lives in Washington, DC; Maryland and Virginia are the closest states to his home.
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