More Brain Teasers/RTFQ by LuskT

Here's a classic: In the equation SEND + MORE = MONEY, each letter is represented by a unique digit (the same digit is always used for the same letter, but never two different letters). Based on this equation, what is the value of MONEY?

Two cyclists are each pedaling towards each other at 20 mph. When they are 2 miles apart, a very fast fly leaves the front of one bicycle at 60 mph and heads toward the other bicycle. When he reaches it, he immediately reverses direction and flies back to the first bicycle at 60 mph. This pattern continues until the bicycles meet. What total distance did the fly travel?

A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any time-measuring device (zero). Which device has the most?

In Germany, the smallest number to satisfy this condition is 1. In France, it's 2. However, cross the Channel to England and it goes up to 40. What condition?

Ten Cubs fans are walking through Chicago on a windy day, when one particularly strong gust blows off all of their (identical) hats. What is the probability that, when they go to retrieve them, exactly nine people will wind up with their own hat?

(In honor of ABC VI) A woman keeps assorted ben wa balls in a drawer. In her collection are 4 gold ones, 5 silver ones, and 3 black ones. If she reaches into the drawer in the dark, how many ben wa balls does she have to remove to be sure of having a matching pair? (Assume it's impossible to distinguish between the colors by feel).

At a certain party, everyone in attendance shook hands with everyone else exactly once. If there were 190 handshakes performed, how many people were at the party?

Give any English word that includes four consecutive letters in alphabetical order (e.g., a word with the letters ABCD in order, which does not exist). (Multiple right answers)

Using exactly six identical toothpicks (or other object where all six are the same length), can you construct a figure composed of four equilateral triangles without bending or breaking any construction materials? If so, what overall shape did you produce? (Note: "No" might be the correct answer...or it might not).

Two days ago I was 35. Next year, I will be 38. What day is my birthday?

For whatever reason, you still have a set of encyclopedias arranged in order on a bookshelf. Each volume has covers 1/8" thick and 1" of pages. One day, a particularly hungry bookworm starts at the first page of Volume 1 and stops eating at the last page of Volume 3. If he ate in a straight line (i.e., the shortest possible distance), how far did he travel?

I claim that any participant in this quiz can find that a common thing is missing from this final inquiry, simply by studying it rigorously. If you can, put it as your solution. What is it?