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Puzzles

Gobbling Gorillas

Will this ship of fools stay afloat?

Can you help the gorilla grab his grub?

What happens when Santa gets confused?

More mathematical misfits for you to master

Which fits best - a square peg in a round hole, or a round peg in a square hole?

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