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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14, 2019 in London, England. The Queen's speech is expected to announce plans to end the free movement of EU citizens to the UK after Brexit, new laws on crime, health and the environment. (Photo by Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Are These Things True About the Years of King Charles' Weddings?

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David Mikkelson
Jan 24, 2006 An email purported to expose a link between the years of his weddings and the deaths of popes.
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Dr. Phil Personality Test

Is This a Real 'Dr. Phil Personality Test'?

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David Mikkelson
Nov 3, 2003 And how is it working out for you?
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PEZ began in 1927 as an Austrian manufacturer and vendor of compressed peppermint tablets (hence its name, taken from Pfefferminz, the German word for “peppermint”).

Was Betsy Ross the Only Real Person Depicted On a PEZ Dispenser?

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David Mikkelson
Jan 10, 2002 In American history, Ross is something of a legend — a craftswoman who made flags.
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Laura Buxton Balloon Coincidence

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David Mikkelson
Apr 29, 2013 Laura Buxton released a balloon that ended up in the hands of another girl named Laura Buxton wh ...
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Li Ching-Yuen: 256-Year-Old Man?

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David Mikkelson
Feb 27, 2013 Claims that a Chinese man named Li Ching-Yuen lived to be 256 years old are poorly documented an ...
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War Games

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David Mikkelson
Jan 19, 2012 Chart shows an 'interesting look at world leaders' during World War II.
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Find the Error, It's IMPOSSIBLE!

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David Mikkelson
Feb 22, 2011 Internet puzzler challenges readers to find an 'impossible' error.
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2011

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David Mikkelson
Jan 26, 2011 The year 2011 produces some dates with unusual combinations of 1s?
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'Money Bags' Calendar

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David Mikkelson
Aug 7, 2010 Five Saturdays, five Sundays, and five Mondays in month is not a phenomenon that occurs only on ...
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QE2 Fuel Efficiency

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David Mikkelson
Apr 26, 2007 Does the QE2 use a gallon of fuel for every six inches she travels?
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Dalai Lama Personality Test

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Barbara Mikkelson
Mar 31, 2007 Dalai Lama Personality Test.
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Are These Comments from 1955?

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David Mikkelson
Jan 7, 2006 Lists of entries that attempt to illustrate "the way things used to be" for modern readers can s ...
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Billions and Billions

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David Mikkelson
Oct 9, 2003 How much is a billion.
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Missing Dollar Puzzle

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David Mikkelson
Dec 6, 2002 Dollar goes missing in motel transaction? No, just a deceptively-worded puzzle.
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Triple Symmetry Feb 20 2002

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David Mikkelson
Feb 17, 2002 Will the last possible triple symmetrical year/date/time combination occur on 20 February 2002?
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