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Hermina Ferry

Feb 13, 2025

Why does the headless horseman carry his head under his arm?

Please, fellow collaborators, I have a question about the headless horseman: Why does he carry his head under his arm? Could you provide some insight quickly? Thank you.

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A possible answer to this riddle is: To see what's ahead.

You can also determine the answer to this teaser by completing this math worksheet (Microsoft Word Document).

The story of the Headless Horseman takes place during the 1790s in a community referred to as Sleepy Hollow, near Tarrytown, New York.

Ichabod Crane, a schoolmaster from Connecticut, competes with Abraham "Brom Bones" Van Brunt, the local thug, for the hand of Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmer.

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