Fathers & Father’s Day
“It is a wise child that knows its own father, and an unusual one that unreservedly approves of him.” – Mark Twain (1927).
Mark Twain is often acclaimed for being an insightful novelist and humourist and his observations of children’s relationships with their fathers are no exception. Like many children contemptuous of the generation gap, [more…]
Discover popular garden phrases
If everything in the garden is rosy, it means all is well, but be careful you don’t dig up any dirt that would be better left unearthed! Life as a bed of roses is thought to be a good thing, although you would have to think the thorns would make it a bit prickly.
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Learn about luck
Luck is a popular theme for proverbs – that is, a short, memorable statement that contains advice, predictions, or a warning. According to one Italian proverb, ‘Fortune comes to him who strives for it’. Another says ‘if you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough’. This comes from the fact that Irish [more…]
MEGA Competition Solutions – UK Issue 85
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How To Solve Sudoku Puzzles
Basic scanning
Look at the grid, bearing in mind the fundamental rule that each row, column and 3×3 box must contain one instance only of each of the digits from 1 – 9. The other side of this is that if a digit is already in a row, column, or 3×3 box, it can’t appear [more…]
Win an MG3 Winner
Crosswords, logic puzzles, and sudoku have long been cherished pastimes, captivating minds and challenging even the sharpest intellects. For Annette T, from New South Wales, these puzzles became more than just a hobby; they became the gateway to an unexpected and thrilling victory. In a delightful surprise, Annette has emerged as the winner of the [more…]
