Re: Can you solve this?
Paul A., on host 130.95.128.6
Friday, April 16, 1999, at 12:38:53
Re: Can you solve this? posted by enile on Wednesday, April 14, 1999, at 01:44:59:
> > Write a sentence using all the letters in the alphabet but you can only use each letter > > once. The sentence has to make sense and all the words must be in the dictionary. > > The shortest versions I know of (in English) are: > > Sphinx of black quartz judge my vow. > Quick zephyrs blow, vexing daft Jim. > Waltz, nymph, for quick jigs vex Bud. > The five boxing wizards jump quickly. > > ...all of which have repeats. Anyone know any better?
Ripley's Believe It Or Not lists two sentences that solve this puzzle.
Unfortunately, I can't remember either of them.
I do know that at least one of them had the word "box" in it.
Paul
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