During a giant pumpkin carving contest, a diamond ring disappears. Detective Clara checks four giant decorated pumpkins: Pumpkin 1 has smoke rising from its top vent. Pumpkin 2 is rotting with flies around its stem. Pumpkin 3 sits on a small pile of fresh orange pumpkin shavings, though its top lid and stem are completely uncut and sealed. Pumpkin 4 is painted silver. In which pumpkin is the ring hidden?

Detective Miller walked into the winter cabin where a man sat frozen to death in his rocking chair. The wood stove was freezing cold, the windows were sealed shut, and the door was locked from the inside with a deadbolt. On the floor lay a pool of water and a broken carrot. How did the victim freeze indoors?

A museum curator was found bound and gagged in the vault. He claimed masked intruders forced him to open the safe at gunpoint. Detective Thorne inspected the ropes tying the curator's hands behind his back and arrested him for staging the crime. How were the ropes tied?

Lord Blackwood was found dead on a scorching summer afternoon in his greenhouse. He was wearing a heavy winter parka, gloves, and a woolen beanie. On the table lay an unopened letter. Why was his outfit a dead giveaway of murder?

An expensive necklace vanished from a hotel suite. The maid said she only entered to change the sheets. The guest said she was at the spa all morning. The bellhop said he delivered room service at 8 AM. Detective Thorne arrested the maid. What tipped him off?

An antique pocket watch was stolen from a locked museum display case. Three suspects were interrogated: Arthur, who claimed he was reading a book in the east wing; Beatrice, who said she was eating lunch in the cafeteria; and Charles, who insisted he was swimming in the indoor pool. Detective Thorne arrested Charles on the spot. Why?

Three kids race to build the tallest sparkler tower. Sam finished before Omar. Omar finished before Kai. Who finished last?