536 Puzzles and Curious Problems

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  1. TWENTY-SIX MATCHES


The illustration shows how the 26 matches may be placed so that the square
is divided into two parts of exactly the same size and shape, one part contain·
ing two stars, and the other two crosses.


  1. EQUILATERAL TRIANGLES


Remove the four matches indicated
by the dotted lines, and the remainder
form four equal triangles.


505. THE THREE MATCHES

Arrange the three matches as shown
in the illustration, and stand the box
on end in the center.
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