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Every case so far

11 everyday mysteries, newest first. A new case opens at 12:00 and 18:00 Eastern.

Closed cases

  1. No. 014 · Nov 11, 2026

    The Case of the Disappearing Pens

    Every pen in the house has vanished. Inspector Fig follows a tiny clatter to the real collector.

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  2. No. 113 · Nov 11, 2026

    The Case of the Instant Cord Tangle

    A viewer request from Sam: you wrap your headphones neatly, drop them in an empty bag, and minutes later they come out in a huge knot. Inspector Fig finds a clue in how long the cord is.

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  3. No. 012 · Nov 11, 2026

    The Case of the Last Place You Look

    Maisie has lost her glasses. Inspector Fig searches the whole house, and finally explains why it's always in the last place you look.

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  4. No. 010 · Nov 10, 2026

    The Case of the Other Queue

    Why does the other queue always move faster? Inspector Fig investigates, and the answer is maths.

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  5. No. 008 · Nov 10, 2026

    The Case of the Last Biscuit

    Someone ate the last biscuit. Inspector Fig follows the crumbs, all the way to the culprit.

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  6. No. 006 · Nov 9, 2026

    The Case of the Wandering Remote

    Who keeps moving the TV remote? Inspector Fig follows the clues, and leaves you a trick to try with your phone.

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  7. No. 059 · Nov 9, 2026

    The Case of the Floating Ice

    Maisie drops an ice cube in her drink and it refuses to sink. Inspector Fig investigates why frozen water floats.

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  8. No. 039 · Nov 8, 2026

    The Case of the Anti-Tung

    Tung Tung Tung Sahur is still living inside Tapperino, drumming every night. Doctor Pickle has a diagnosis, Inspector Fig has the history, and Tapperino has a vacuum cleaner.

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  9. No. 004 · Nov 8, 2026

    The Fridge Light Mystery

    Does the fridge light really go off when you close the door? Inspector Fig investigates.

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  10. No. 026 · Nov 7, 2026

    The Case of the 3 Ts

    Something knocks on Tapperino from the inside at three in the morning. Inspector Fig stakes out the pumpkin and finds a drum with legs, a bat, and building plans.

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  11. No. 001 · Nov 7, 2026

    The Case of the Missing Sock

    Inspector Fig investigates where the other sock really goes.

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