For this final episode of the Futility Closet podcast we have eight new lateral thinking puzzles — play along with us as we try to untangle some perplexing situations using yes-or-no questions.
Eight lateral thinking puzzles
Sidney Cotton risked his life to gather aerial photos during World War II
One of the most remarkable pilots of World War II never fired a shot or dropped a bomb. With his pioneering aerial reconnaissance, Sidney Cotton made a vital contribution to… READ THE REST
In 1891, an unknown criminal began poisoning women in London
In 1891, a mysterious figure appeared on the streets of London, dispensing pills to poor young women who then died in agony. Suspicion came to center on a Scottish-Canadian doctor… READ THE REST
Between 1856 and 1889, a mysterious leather-clad man walked the roads of Connecticut and New York
In 1856, a mysterious man appeared on the roads of Connecticut and New York, dressed in leather, speaking to no one, and always on the move. He became famous for… READ THE REST
We're being completely normal about this $999 MacBook Pro selling for $350
TL;DR: This MacBook Pro would usually cost $999, but now it's only $349.97. Shopping for a new computer is kind of like dating. You learn about a new computer, see if it'd fit… READ THE REST
This tiny phone is worth the hype
TL;DR: Upgrade by downsizing with the NanoPhone, a mini smartphone that's only $89.97 (reg. $199). Check out this tiny phone! The NanoPhone looks like an iPhone and works like an Android, but it's… READ THE REST
AI features, modern design, and no monthly fees with Office 2024
TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is your all-in-one productivity suite for PC or Mac—just $159.97 for lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. If you're still wrestling with outdated… READ THE REST
