Archive for June 5th, 2013

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 06/05/13

Russell's Teapot

Russell’s Teapot (Photo credit: morgantj)

The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.”   —   Bertrand Russell

what a wondrous world it truly is : sutro towe...

what a wondrous world it truly is : sutro tower sunset, san francisco (2011) (Photo credit: torbakhopper)

(Everyday, I learn more and more that I know less than I thought I did.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 06/05/13

Burton focused on the story and limited the us...

Burton focused on the story and limited the use of digital effects. Costume designer Colleen Atwood created special dresses for identical twins Ada and Arlene Tai, who played the role of Ping and Jing. One set of dresses created the effect of fused twins on camera, while another set enhanced the added CGI of conjoined twins. Molineaux, Sam (January 13, 2004). “Flights of Fancy”. Daily Variety (Reed Business Information) 282 (11) : A6–A11. ISSN 00115509. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Brothers building  some good parental rapport.

COTTE  =  OCTET,  REPSS  =  PRESS,  KABREY  =  BAKERY,  HEVIRT  =  THRIVE   —   Giving us:  OTTPSSBERHRE

Clue/Question:  When the identical twins built the staircase, they became . . .

Answer:  STEP BROTHERS

 

Illustrates various types of chorionicity and ...

Illustrates various types of chorionicity and amniosity (how the baby’s sac looks) in monozygotic (one egg/identical) twins as a result of when the fertilized egg divides. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

(Awesome!  A stinker of a silly pun!  Nice long puzzle for mid-week, too.  No new clue words, but I really liked the jumbling of “thrive” and “bakery”.  The answer letter layout was absolutely fantastic.  Good job, Hoyt.  the cartoon was unremarkable, but it certainly got the point across.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR


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