Conundrums 11-20

Where the answers are as murky as the waters of the Thames

Here are the conundrums that have vexed the great minds of our time:

11. Why did the toaster in the break room keep popping up?

We may never know the truth, but we can speculate: was it a case of a rogue toaster seeking independence, or was it simply a matter of a jammed crumb tray?

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12. What is the meaning of life in a post-sandwich universe?

Philosophers and theologians are still scratching their heads, but one thing's for sure: the answer lies somewhere between the fillings and the bread.

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13. Can a chicken wear a fedora without looking like a buffoon?

It's a question that has plagued poultry fashion experts for generations, but one thing's for sure: only a true gentleman farmer could pull it off.

Fowl Fashion

14. Why do the colors of the sunset never quite add up to 360 degrees?

It's a mathematical enigma that has left even the greatest physicists stumped, but we're willing to bet it's just a matter of a few missing oranges.

Color Conundrum

15. Can you have a pineapple upside-down cake that's actually upside-down?

It's a paradox that has confounded pastry chefs worldwide, but we're convinced it's just a matter of perspective.

Bake Your Way to the Answer

16. Is it possible to have a library of books that are all just blank pages?

Librarians and book lovers are scratching their heads, but we're willing to bet it's just a matter of a really bad paper shortage.

Browse the Blank Bookshelf

17. Can a square circle be a perfect square?

Mathematicians and geometricians are at an impasse, but we're convinced it's just a matter of a few degrees of freedom.

Circle the Square

18. Why do we never quite remember the punchline of that joke?