Over the holidays I watched “A Christmas Story” for the gazillionth time. One of the scenes in the movie is Ralphie getting his secret decoder ring to unlock the mysteries of the universe. His ring ...

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Welcome to Decoder Ring, the roundup of topical puzzles and puns the world serves up for our amusement, if only we take the time to notice. If you come across some, send them to decodewired@gmail.com.

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The FAA is increasingly using symbols on approach procedure charts to reduce clutter and lengthy text notes, a move that requires pilots to remember their meanings or consult a legend. Key symbols ...