Kevin wants to go and see his brother, who lives across the valley, and he wants to take his three pets with him, a dog, a cat, and a mouse.
However, the shortest way to his brother's house involves a river crossing, and Kevin only has a very small boat that can carry him and just one of his pets.
He doesn't want to leave the dog alone with the cat, nor does he want to leave the cat alone with the mouse. However, the dog and mouse are great friends.
How can Kevin cross the river to see his brother, and make sure his pets are all happy?
The sequence is March, April, May, June, July, August.
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Puzzle 199
Here are some less well known proverbs. What is the missing word in each?
Loyalty is worth more than ?.
He that cannot pay in ? must pay in person.
Shameful ? is worse than shameful eating.
Don't say ? until you are asked.
Payment in advance is ? payment.
Answer
Loyalty is worth more than money.
He that cannot pay in purse must pay in person.
Shameful leaving is worse than shameful eating.
Don't say no until you are asked.
Payment in advance is evil payment.
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Puzzle 200
Which of the shapes is identical to the first one?
