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Congratulations to Norm LaFave, not only a talented writer but a clever puzzle solver, for figuring the solution to Puzzle Contest #4 – An Epitaph from 1538AD. Here’s his solution.

This week’s puzzle (#5) – Dissecting the Moon – should give you something to think about as we head into another weekend.

In how large a number of pieces can this crescent moon be cut with five straight cuts of the knife? The pieces may not be piled or shifted after a cut.