Mystery of the Month
What Is Your Guess?
Case One
Bob is a government employee who spends his entire work day sitting down. His customers pay money and watch him sit. Bob ignores these customers while he looks outside through his office window. If Bob does his job correctly, the customers leave as soon as he is finished.
The Mystery
Why do the customers leave and what is Bob's job?
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Clues
- The customers keep moving all the time they're with Bob.
- Bob wears a uniform while he works.
- Bob works for the city and has a great view of the city.
- The customers sit while they are with Bob.
- When the customers leave Bob they are on the street.
- Bob drives a vehicle.
Case Two
Jack Jensen is an All-Star baseball player near the end of an illustrious career in which he broke numerous records. He's been a starting player since he broke into the majors, and he's never been pulled for a pinch hitter. In his final game, played at the opponent's stadium, Jensen earns a huge ovation from the crowd as he steps up to the plate for the first time ever.
The Mystery
Why hasn't Jensen hit before and what month is it?
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Clues
- Jensen was a decent hitter in college and has shown up for batting practice for his entire career.
- Jensen comes to the plate during the U.S.'s professional baseball season.
- Jensen's team has lost more games than it won for the past 11 years, but has finally had a winning season.
- Jensen has never played baseball in this month before.
- The game is played in St. Louis, Missouri.
Be sure to check the December 2007 edition of the Tea Times for the answers
Answers to October Mysteries:
Case One: The man is a starter in the Olympics and the women run 100 meters.
Case Two: Dr. Cooper passed out because he was given anesthesia: he can operate now that he is recovered from his surgery.
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