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1. Liam went for a hike, stopping to rest between stages. In the first stage he travelled half of the overall distance. In stage two, he walked half of the remaining distance plus 85 metres. Stage three was three-quarters of the remaining distance. In stage four, he covered half of the remaining distance plus 45 metres. He completed his hike with a final stretch of 250 metres. How far did Liam travel all together?

2. What connects patient, sheep and fire?

3. Which former U.S. president perhaps SENT JAM OFFSHORE?

4. Which is the odd one out: tartare, marengo, hache, diane?

5. Starting with A, add a letter and shuffle to make a new word each time until you reach STEAMER.