Puzzle #21: Impossible Geography
Which U.S. state is closest to Africa?
If you fly due south from Key West, Florida, which South American country will you hit first?
I am in an East Coast U.S. state and I call my friend who is in a West Coast U.S. state. It is exactly the same time of day for both of us. How is this possible?
The third question requires some specialized knowledge beyond basic geography, but it’s such a cool fact that I had to include it. It’s not a trick question. Try to guess the outline of the solution even without the concrete facts to flesh it out. What types of things would need to be true for such a phone call to take place?
Find the solution at the bottom of this page.
