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Reply to: #961701 by IrishRef
Jul 1, 2018 7:07am
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We have three who have so far met the challenge. By now you should see the pattern of the clues. This is a little different that you aren't making 42 fit with John Galt etc. What those clues represents fit together for the ultimate solution.

Clue 5 = Shoot all the blue jays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin .....
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Reply to: #961701 by IrishRef
Jul 2, 2018 3:34am
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Clue 6 = Wherever there's a cop beatin' up a guy, I'll be there.
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Reply to: #961701 by IrishRef
Jul 3, 2018 9:45am
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Changing tactics with this clue. It is not a qoute, but a general clue which should help.

Clue 7 = 100
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Reply to: #961701 by IrishRef
Jul 3, 2018 8:53pm
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Okay there is only one spot left. Plan on posting another clue in the morning EDT if there isn't another correct answer by morning.
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Reply to: #961701 by IrishRef
Jul 4, 2018 6:35am
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This mystery has been solved by 10 souls. Solution and explanation of clues to follow.
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Reply to: #962041 by IrishRef
Jul 4, 2018 7:14am
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Thanks to all that attempted to solve this mystery. Lots of interesting answers early. My favorite guess during this one was dystopian fiction.

The correct answer is PBS' Great American Read. PBS had a vote for America's Favorite 100 books. This isn't a definitive list of the best books but most popular. The challenge was how many you have read. My family is slogging away on ones we had missed, particularly Principessa.

http://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/books/#/

The explanation in the intro did mention being up for the challenge.
Clues 1-6 were quotes from books on the list.
1. 42 is from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It is the answer to the meaning of life.
2. John Galt is from Atlas Shrugged. Actually very good and appropriate for the modern economy but is over 1,100 pages.
3. 1984
4. Catch 22
5. To Kill a Mockingbird
6. Grapes of Wrath (If we modernize that quote it would be tasin' of killin' a guy) As a sidebar there is also a Grapes of Wrath book based on war. If reading it make sure you get the Steinbeck one.
7. 100 was the final give away to stop torturing everyone. There are obviously 100 books.

Hope y'all enjoyed this rendition.
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Reply to: #962042 by IrishRef
Jul 4, 2018 8:31am
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My favorite guess during this one was dystopian fiction.

But alas, your “favorite” was not enough to qualify for entrance. 😟
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Reply to: #962042 by IrishRef
Jul 4, 2018 10:12am
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seriously kicking myself because I ended up on the Great American Read page multiple times and just decided it was too broad an answer. :( Next time!! Thanks for a great puzzle!
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Reply to: #962051 by Vandisar
Jul 4, 2018 2:47pm
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Kicking myself too!!!! Loved the challenge- Hapoy 4th!!