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Puzzle No. 18
1. Although I may have eyes, I cannot
see. At one time there was a dearth of me in Ireland,
& people went hungry. What am I? _____________
2. I'm white & used for cutting & grinding.
When I'm damaged, humans usually remove me or fill me.
For most animals I am a useful tool. What am I? ____________
3. Although many teachers thought little of me, I turned
out to be a genius who changed the world. I suppose
I proved that all things are relative! Who am I? ___________
4. Although I'm not an insect, some people found me
very difficult to exterminate. They called me something
like 'insane priest.' The first half of my name means
the same as 'scrape,' & my last three letters are
a metal. Who am I? ___________
5. People climb me, cut me, & burn me -- they show
me no respect! My rings are not of gold but do tell
my age. What am I? ____________
Answer
(1) Potato (2) teeth or tooth (3) Einstien (4) Rasputin
(5) Tree
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