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  1. May 16, 2025 #9291
    Viswamitra

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    No, you are not getting older and you remain as sharp as you were when we started the puzzles.

    I never expected Chole would be confusing and I Just wanted to use it as a simple image. For some strange reason, recipes show up as Pindi Chole or Punjabi Chole when I google.
     
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    Thank you for the explanation, Viswa. I think it was the confirmatory images that ultimately misled or vexed me.
    1. River – How is one expected to recognize the Soan River just by looking at a picture of a generic river? Unless someone is already familiar with the specific geography or landmarks of the Soan River, it's an unreasonable expectation. Most people don't even know a river called Soan exists.

    2. Manikyala Stupa – Similarly, how would one know that the image depicts the Manikyala Stupa? It's not a globally recognized monument, and unless someone has prior knowledge of what it looks like or where it's located, there's no clear way to connect that photo to this specific stupa.

    3. Nur – Yes, the image evokes the idea of light, and "Nur" is the Arabic word for light. But what will prompt the viewer to think specifically of Arabic? The concept of light exists in every language, so without a clue pointing toward Arabic, it feels arbitrary to expect that connection.
     
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    Thank you for pointing out these issues. In future puzzles, I will take into account these points and try to make it simpler. I sincerely appreciate feedback. May be 1, 2 & 3 above are not needed for this puzzle. All three, in my view, were confirmatory images after one finds out the answer using Nur+Khan or Rawal + Pindi. I am still not clear what original + confirmatory image that could be easier to find the keyword "Nur". What do you think would have related everyone quickly to this keyword? I had only one option of Noorjahan which also would have led puzzle solvers to Mogul period instead of recent history.

    Note: When responding to @Kohvachn, I did mention what happened a few days ago is also history hinting only major event that happend between May 7-10.
     
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    @jskls @Gauri03 Don't throw your books at me......Puzzles, please! :grin:
     
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    Okay, here is one for anyone interested in #tiny_histories of the world. :icon_writing:

    puzlsm.jpg

    #1 and #2 are two separate stories, with a common theme maybe. You can tell me what the what or just chat about any contrasts, absurdities, ironies that may cross your mind.

    The clues are minimal and obvious, so tik tok before something gets cold. :wink1:
     
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    I hope you are not referring to MAGA... so first set of clues led to an interesting story .. economic self sufficiency resulting in producing food locally.. second set of clues led to MAGA which is again increasing local production...
    I am not too good with clues/puzzles but am curious to learn anything new
     
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    zero full of beans means lack of energy or lethargic. I derived lethargic fascism which led to MAGA philosophy. I am yet to attempt history 2
     
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    Nah. Neither.
     
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    First part feels right but gimme more to confirm.
     
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    Ain't anything 21st century histories. :innocent:
     
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