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[PUZZLE] Arithmetic Drawings
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aninterloper
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 		This (the arithmetical drawings) was pretty much solved when we figured out that eldoradowatcher was our contact; however what you've got seems new to me. Here's what I can make of it:

rufous: Strong yellowish pink to moderate orange
fulvous: a dull brownish yellow

Bierce: 'editor' of the Devil's Dictionary
lexic on: lexicon

there most: the rearmost

proffery: proffer

anniness gister: canniness register

"translation":

Quote:
What is the last expression defined in the Devil's Dictionary? Send our solution to the Committee by postcard quickly. Use only yellow/orange ink.

May your intelligence show itself


The answer, then, would be:
Quote:
ZOOLOGY, n.
The science and history of the animal kingdom, including its king, the House Fly (Musca maledicta). The father of Zoology was Aristotle, as is universally conceded, but the name of its mother has not come down to us. Two of the science's most illustrious expounders were Buffon and Oliver Goldsmith, from both of whom we learn (L'Histoire generale des animaux and A History of Animated Nature) that the domestic cow sheds its horn every two years.


Although probably "Zoology" would be fine. Let us know how that goes.

Edit: hmm, "re most" could be "foremost" as well, in which case it would be:
Quote:
ABASEMENT, n.
A decent and customary mental attitude in the presence of wealth or power. Peculiarly appropriate in an employee when addressing an employer.


I'd put both, saying their transcription was illegible.

Edit: oh, lolzers, double-trout. At least I got it right...

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JohnnyCon7
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 		This was actually the first puzzle tCotSA gave us, in the Second Letter sent to SpaceBass, its on page 2 of the trailhead thread.
So, yes its solved, and yes it was Zoology
Very Happy

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