Can you find five countries hidden in the following paragraph:
Dominic had a certain way with animals, he could almost talk to them. By tickling it under the chin, a rabbit would roll over and let its belly be tickled. This technique was sometimes used to good effect in gaining trust, and allowed a vital yearly treatment to be performed safely. The removal of nits. Using a vet approved shampoo to clean the fur (and not a blend of malt and water!).
Hint
One of the countries begins with the letter M.
Answers
Chad, China, Togo, Italy, Malta.
Domini[c had] a certain way with animals, he could almost talk to them. By tickling it under the [chin, a] rabbit would roll over and let its belly be tickled. This technique was sometimes used [to go]od effect in gaining trust, and allowed a v[ital y]early treatment to be performed safely. The removal of nits. Using a vet approved shampoo to clean the fur (and not a blend of [malt a]nd water!).
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Puzzle 2
Dave's current age is the age of his favourite book (which is 14 years old) plus one third of his age.
How old will he be when his favourite book is twice its current age?
Each name begins with the last letter of the preceding name.
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Puzzle 4
Start in the bottom left corner and move either up or right, one square at a time, using the numbers and the mathematical signs along the way. What is the largest total you can make?
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Note: this puzzle is not interactive, and the numbers cannot be clicked.