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Problem.—Place twenty-four pigs in four sties so that, as you go round and round, you may always find the number in each sty nearer to ten than the number in the last.

Answer.—Place 8 pigs in the first sty, 10 in the second, nothing in the third, and 6 in the fourth: 10 is nearer ten than 8; nothing is nearer ten than 10; 6 is nearer ten than nothing; and 8 is nearer ten than 6.

This problem is noticed by only two correspondents. says "it certainly cannot be solved mathematically, nor do I see how to solve it by any verbal quibble." makes Her Radiancy change the direction of going round; and even then is obliged to add "the pigs must be carried in front of her"!

Problem.—Omnibuses start from a certain point, both ways, every 15 minutes. A traveller, starting on