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How Old Is Ann?
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This article explores the historical cultural phenomenon of a 1903 arithmetical puzzle involving the ages of two characters, Mary and Ann. It traces the puzzle's spread through newspapers, stage plays, and songs of the early 20th century.
From “Topics of the Times,” New York Times of 1924-11-17:
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