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One day King Solomon was sitting on his throne. It was a beautiful golden chair made just for him. His great men were standing around him. Suddenly the door was thrown open. The Queen of Sheba came in.

"O King," she said, "I rule a country, far, far away. I have heard much about your power, glory, riches, and wisdom. Men have told me that you can solve any puzzle. Is this true?"

Painting by Edward Poynter (1890) with Sheba and Solomon

"It is true, Queen," answered S...