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It’s a plane…. 27 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
No, it’s a great Superman ad! @TheBrilliantAds brought my attention to this great lift ad…. Soooooo clever!
Answer to the Friday Puzzle… 26 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
On Friday I set this puzzle… What’s the fewest number of marks you could put on a 12-inch ruler and still be able to measure every distance from 1 inch to 12 inches? If you haven’t tried to solve it...
Untitled 23 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
First, if you are up at the Edinburgh Festival, I am speaking about strange stuff on Saturday. Details here. Please do NOT post your answer, but do say if you think you have solved the puzzle and ho...
Inside machines…… 22 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
Neil J sent me these great examples of ads….. Which is your favourite?
Dog-man 21 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
@ClareNewton brought this great picture to my attention….. Like it?
Handy illusion 20 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
@olliemealing brought my attention to this great illusion yesterday….. And very good it is too. Like it?
Answer to the Friday Puzzle…. 19 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
On Friday I set this puzzle…. Imagine that a man walks up to you and says, ‘Everything I say to you is a lie.’ Is he telling you the truth or is he lying? If you have not tried to solve it, have a ...
It’s the Friday Puzzle! 16 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
Please do NOT post your answer, but do say if you think you have solved the puzzle and how long it took. Solution on Monday. Imagine that a man walks up to you and says, ‘Everything I say to you is a...
New video: 10 bets you will always win 15 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
I have just created a brand new Quirkology with another 10 bets that you will always win. Which is your favourite?
Does this work for you? 13 Aug 2013 | 12:30 pm
Someone showed me this photo the other day. It seems to be very compelling for some people, and yet has no effect on others. Does it work for you?
