as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
why he chose to sink all of his money into a failing business is a real head-scratcher
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How much hope is left in the search for answers to the many remaining mysteries of the universe?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026 -
As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of why and how these gentle giants make such challenging journeys, their migrations remind us of how interconnected the ecosystems that surround us are.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Their sudden exit from the fossil record has remained one of anthropology’s most enduring enigmas, until now.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
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Further enigmas can be found elsewhere on public lands, including within state parks, recreational areas, and more.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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When shown how to open the puzzles, children copied all the steps, even unnecessary ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Thanks for teaching me how to buy clothes that fit, how to cook Mexican food, how to be a better man, how to solve puzzles in Zelda, how to make good playlists, how to be a good friend, and how to understand Spanish.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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