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Recreational mathematics or puzzles with serious mathematical content. Note that math contest problems are generally considered off-topic.
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"The Two Sheriffs" puzzle
This puzzle is taken from the book Mathematical puzzles: a connoisseur's collection by P. Winkler. … But the question is why this puzzle is unsolvable for seven suspects?
Original problem was discussed at Puzzling. There are some solutions here.
EDT. …