Devilishly difficult literary puzzle solved for only 3rd time in 86 years

“Cain’s Jawbone” is a devilishly difficult literary puzzle created in 1934 that had only been solved twice in 86 years — until now. Host Marco Werman speaks to British comedian John Finnemore, the third person ever to solve “Cain’s Jawbone.”

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