wealthier than I was.

Those who are healthy and wealthier are more willing to try them.

People enjoyed it immediately and other papers noticed the jump in circulation,

I have met people who you would expect to be brilliant and they have a blind spot for this puzzle. And I have met people without as much education who do very well with it.

These guys are quite exceptional. They're practically off the planet. I can't begin to understand how they do the puzzles. It's all a bit too stressful and serious for me!

I'm not surprised that people like the puzzle -- I thought that was almost certain. I am surprised at how people have gotten into a frenzy about it.