A chemist was murdered in her private laboratory. The only clue left behind was a sticky note on the counter with four chemical symbols written on it: Ni, C, E, U. The detective smiled, dialed the victim's jealous lab assistant, and asked him to turn himself in. What did the note spell out?
NIECE
Wait, Ni = Nickel, C = Carbon, E is not a standard standalone symbol unless it's Einsteinium (Es), but looking strictly at the letters: Ni + C + E + U spells 'NICEU' or if rearranged... wait. Ni (Nickel), C (Carbon), U (Uranium). Ni-C-U spells 'NICU'. Or let's look at the letters: Ni (Nickel), C (Carbon), U (Uranium) -> Ni C U spells 'I see you' (Ni-C-U). That's a classic visual pun.
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Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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