Rusty's Puzzle Journal

Gogen: Place the 25 given letters into the grid such that the words to the right can be spelt out by moving through the grid like a chess king (i.e. move from a square to any of the eight surrounding squares). Feel free to send solutions, questions, or anything else you fancy via Twitter ( @Rustythewolf ) or email (rustythewolf28@gmail.com) Have fun, and until next time!

Now time for your third monthly general knowledge round, all about March. 1. In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, what does the March Hare put in the Mad Hatter's pocket watch? 2. ‎Which species was the topic of the 2005 March of the Penguins about? 3. ‎Which two UK patron saints have their days in March? 4. ‎Who had to beware the Ides of March? 5. ‎Which Disney film features the song 'Colonel Hathi's March'? 6.  Harry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874; which European capital was he born in? 7. ‎What savoury filling was voted Britain's most popular pie for National Pie Week (and Pi Day!)? 8. ‎In the Holy Week before Easter, what day comes between Spy Wednesday and Good Friday? 9. ‎Which cartoon character complains about the "lousy Smarch weather" en route to a PTA meeting? 10. ‎Which famous speech was delivered at the March on Washington in 1968? As always, If you wish to play along, send your answers to me via Twitter (@Rustythewolf) or ...

This week, just need to complete the lyrics, simple as. Each  Bonus points for getting the song and artist. 1. She keeps a Moët et Chandon in a pretty cabinet. 'Let them eat cake.' she says, _ _ _ _. 2. ‎Like a small boat on the ocean sending big waves into motion. Like how a single word can make a heart open. I might only have one match _ _ _ _ _ _. 3. ‎Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves, Sheherezade had a thousand tales. But, master you in luck 'cause up your sleeves _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. 4. ‎Poor old Johnny Ray sounded sad upon the radio, moved a million hearts in mono. Our mothers cried, _ _, _ _ _. 5. ‎I sit and wait. Does an angel contemplate my fate? And do they know the places that we go when we're grey and old? 'Cause I have been told that salvation _ _ _ _. 6. ‎I still hear your voice when you sleep next to me, I still feel your touch in my dreams. Forgive me my weakness, but I don't know why. Without you it's hard to survive. 'Cause eve...

This week, 10 questions on various sciences! 1. How many elements have single letter atomic symbols? 2. ‎Which word links the brightness of a star, the absolute value of a vector, and the power of an earthquake? 3. ‎What does an otolaryngologist specialise in? 4. ‎What are the highest energy electromagnetic waves called? 5. ‎If there are 8 bits in a byte, how many bits are in a nibble? 6. ‎Which imaging device is Zacharias Janssen credited with inventing? 7. ‎What are the names of Mars' two moons? 8. ‎Which pyrotechnic compound can be made by combining 27 parts aluminium to 80 parts iron oxide? 9. ‎Which part of a cell supplies energy to the cell? 10. ‎What word describes two or more shapes that are exactly the same size and shape? As always, If you wish to play along, send your answers to me via Twitter (@Rustythewolf) or email me (rustythewolf28@gmail.com)! Good luck, and until next time! ~Rusty

You know the drill by now, 10 questions, 10 answers. 1. Which song by Aqua got to UK Number 1 in February 1998? 2. ‎In the nursery rhyme, who fell in a puddle in Gloucester? 3. ‎Who has the catchphrase "Great Scott"? 4. ‎Which novel is set between the Russian Revolution of 1905 and World War II? 5. ‎Who is the archenemy of the Fantastic Four? 6. ‎Which 1962 film is the first in the fourth highest grossing film series of all time? 7. ‎Theodor Geisel is the real name of which author? 8. ‎Which German company is known for its baking ingredients, cake mixes and frozen pizzas? 9. ‎What is the name of the house band in The Muppets, with Animal on drums? 10. ‎Which Disney show involves a girl fixing her toys with help from other toys? If you wish to play along, send your answers to me via Twitter (@Rustythewolf) or email me (rustythewolf28@gmail.com)! Good luck, and until next time! ~Rusty