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Monday, Oct 5 2026

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Good evening. In tonight’s edition:

  • 🤵 License to premiere
  • 🧩 New puzzles
  • 🎡 GOAT carnival games

…and much more.

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📜 October 5: On This Day in History

Shaken, not stirred

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Each of the following events happened on October 5. Your challenge is to put them in the order in which they occurred by year, earliest to latest. Answers at the bottom!

  • A) Dr. No, the first installment in the James Bond film series, has its world premiere; the British spy film is adapted from Ian Fleming’s novel and stars Sean Connery.
  • B) The Dalai Lama, the exiled religious and political leader of Tibet, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his nonviolent campaign to end the Chinese domination of Tibet.
  • C) Enzo Ferrari, a young Italian car mechanic and engineer, takes part in his first car race, a hill climb in Parma, Italy, in which he finishes fourth. Ferrari ends up being a good driver but not a great one, going on to win 13 of 47 career races.
  • D) President Harry Truman makes the first-ever televised presidential address from the White House, asking Americans to cut back on their use of grain in order to help starving Europeans.

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🔗 Conjoiner: A DONUT Original Word Game

Instant noodles

Today’s Conjoiner is serving up a steaming bowl of goodness. Follow the clues below and slurp your way to victory.

The first clue of today’s sequence is: “Japanese noodle dish served in a savory broth”

Play the sequence here

🧩 Puzzle Corner

Mini

Today’s mini is all about framing the eyes. Focus your gaze on the clues and get solving.

Sudoku

A blank little grid is yours to command. Fill every square with a steady hand.

🏆 Thursday's GOATWars Results: The Data Is Now In

🎡 THE GREATEST CARNIVAL GAMES OF ALL TIME

  1. Balloon darts
  2. Whac-a-mole
  3. Water gun race
  4. Shooting gallery
  5. TIE: Roll-a-ball horse race & Basketball toss

Explore the full list.

Note: Results are as of the published time; these lists are dynamic and may change.

📜 Answers

C, D, A B

  • C) 1919 – Enzo Ferrari takes part in his first car race.
  • D) 1947 – President Harry Truman makes the first-ever televised presidential address from the White House
  • A) 1962 – Dr. No holds its world premiere.
  • B) 1989 – The Dalai Lama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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