January 1999
- Puzzle No. 7 - The Great Weights Puzzle
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Here is this issue's puzzle.
- Solution to Puzzle No. 6 - world cup medallions
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Rafik Ouared of Switzerland submitted this correct solution, and Tom Holden submitted this one.
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