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Three undated notes. Each one gives itself away.
TipOpen one step at a time. The answer always asks twice, so nothing gets spoiled by accident.
Note 1 · The Shopping List
1NudgeOpen
A note can’t be older than the newest thing in it. Find the one item that arrived last.
2CloserOpen
The newest item is shopping carts. When did it arrive?
3AnswerAsks twice
This shows the full answer. Sure?
Yes, show me
The 1930s, no earlier than 1937.
- Kool-Aid · 1927
- Sliced bread · 1928
- Twinkies · 1930
- Frozen peas · 1930
- Shopping carts · 1937
Note 2 · The Babysitter’s Note
1NudgeOpen
A note can’t be older than the newest thing in it. Find the one item that arrived last.
2CloserOpen
The newest item is Hamburger Helper. When did it arrive?
3AnswerAsks twice
This shows the full answer. Sure?
Yes, show me
The 1970s, no earlier than 1970.
- Jell-O · 1897
- The Barbie doll · 1959
- Cool Whip · 1966
- Ziploc bags · 1968
- Hamburger Helper · 1970
Note 3 · The Note on the Fridge
1NudgeOpen
A note can’t be older than the newest thing in it. Find the one item that arrived last.
2CloserOpen
The newest item is Diet Coke. When did it arrive?
3AnswerAsks twice
This shows the full answer. Sure?
Yes, show me
The 1980s, no earlier than 1982.
- Rubik’s Cube · 1974
- Sony Walkman · 1979
- Post-it notes · 1980
- Diet Coke · 1982
Every answer is also printed at the back of the book, with its page number.
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