These series follow a pattern.
2 4 8
1 17 476
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This series does not follow the pattern
18 79 45

What is the pattern?

A sharpshooter hangs up his hat, turns around and walks 5000 meters in one direction, then turns around and shoots his gun, putting a hole right through his hat. How did he do it?

Mary was out riding a frisky pony in a meadow by the sea when the bridle came loose. The animal shook it off and started to gallop full speed toward the ocean, paying no attention to Mary’s yelling to slow down. She couldn’t bear to jump off and lose her beloved pony, so she stayed on and hoped for the best. When the cliff loomed ahead of her, she knew she had to stop the pony. How did she do it?

What is the longest word you can find using only the letters AIOTS (each letter can be used any number of times)?

Emily witnessed a murder in early January but didn’t call the police. Why?

What is the similarity between “2 + 2 = 5” and your left hand?

Two days ago Lilly was 7 years old. Next year she will turn 10. How can this be?