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“Asking Directions”: Solution

Posted in Puzzles by Greg Ross on May 10th, 2009

Solution to Asking Directions:

“If W and E were stationary points, and W, as at present, on your left when advancing towards the N, then, after passing the Pole and turning round, W would be on your right, as stated. But W and E are not fixed points, but directions round the globe; so wherever you stand facing N, you will have the W direction on your left and the E direction on the right.”