A detective who was mere days from cracking an international smuggling ring has suddenly gone missing. While inspecting his last-known location, you find a note: 710 57735 34 5508 51 7718
Currently there are 3 suspects: Bill, John, and Todd. Can you break the detective's code and find the criminal's name?
The criminal is Bill. If you look at the note upside down, you'll notice that the numbers resemble letters and that those letters form legible sentences. The message is "Bill is boss. He sells oil."
Why this works
This riddle cleverly uses the concept of numbers resembling letters when viewed upside down. When you turn 710, 57735, 34, 5508, 51, and 7718 upside down, they transform into letters: 710 becomes "OIL," 57735 looks like "SIS," 34 resembles "E," 5508 turns into "B," 51 becomes "IS," and finally, 7718 flips to "BILL." Thus, decoding the message reveals "Bill is boss. He sells oil," pointing to Bill as the criminal. This playful twist on visual perception makes the riddle both challenging and engaging!