Issue 14

The Pattern Game

Look at the pattern below...

A   EF HI KLMN     T VWXYZ
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 BCD  G  J    OPQRS U

...and try to figure out why some of the letters are above the line, and some are below.

(Stumped? Scroll down to the bottom for the answers)


The "BIG" Quiz

This isn’t like other quizzes; don’t bother getting a pen and paper. Just read, and try to answer the questions.

  • Name the five wealthiest people in the world

  • Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for Best Actor and Actress

How did you do?
Now here’s another quiz

  • List a few teachers who aided your journey through school

  • Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile

  • Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special

  • Think of a few people you enjoy spending time with

The lesson?

The people who make a difference in your life aren’t the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards

They’re the ones who care


What did the duck wear to the wedding?
A DUXEDO!

What did one earthquake say to the other earthquake?
It wasn't my fault!


Answers:
The letters above the line are composed exclusively of straight lines.
The letters below have curves in them.


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