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THE ANSWER:
Benny received the Rhesus shirt,
Denny the Pluto shirt,
Jenny the Pi shirt,
Kenny the Pavlov shirt, and
Lenny the Scurvy shirt.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: I have had puzzle fans of all description contacting me early this morning with comments/emails about this puzzle being solvable or unsolvable. There were arguments on both sides, and quite honestly, it got to the point that I wasn’t certain any longer.
So we made a slight change to the 3rd clue in the initial puzzle that ensured one correct set of answers. Apologies to those who had difficulty. You’re going to console yourself by buying a comfy T-shirt, right?
posted by Sandy on 9-30-2008 at 8:40 am
Denny, Benny Jenny, Lenny, and Kenny in order of best selling shirts.
posted by Mortal Light on 9-30-2008 at 8:58 am
What was the original 3rd clue. Now I am curious if I could solve it with the original clue.
posted by Floyd on 9-30-2008 at 1:13 pm
The puzzle can be solved using only the first three clues. Why four?
posted by Caleb on 9-30-2008 at 3:45 pm
Caleb:
Probably the fourth clue was included so that all five names could be represented. I’d also like to know what the original third clue was.
Recaptcha: Lincoln Battle
posted by Leisa on 9-30-2008 at 4:46 pm
Hey! I got it right without peeking! I am so proud!
posted by Miss Cellania on 10-1-2008 at 12:08 am