Go Figure (mind game)

[Dervish]

It happened in the secretary's dream? ○○
sorry
incorrect

[Dervish]

Coffee powder (like 3-in-1) but no water yet. :D


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[Dervish]

What do the following pairs of letters represent?


RD ST ND

[birdy]

3RD 1ST 2ND during prize presentation ceremony.

[Dervish]

3RD 1ST 2ND during prize presentation ceremony.


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Yes!! The Smart One
IS BACK !!..:D:D

[birdy]

Shadow and his men searched the frozen tundra for escaped convit Sid Shady. Just as they were about to give up, one of Shadow's men spotted a body. Shady was found lying dead in the snow. There were no tracks leading to or from the body. The cause of death was partially due to the unopened pack on his back. Shady did not die of thirst, hunger or cold.
What was in Shady's pack that led to his death?

[Dervish]

I think I know this one. I'll give others a chance. By tomorrow if nobody answers,....."I'll be BACK!!!".....:D:D

[Dervish]

anyone taking Birdy's puzzle?

[Dervish]

parachute which failed to open?

[birdy]

parachute which failed to open?

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/birdy8888/BingoBirdy.gif

[Dervish]

It is a well known fact that metal expands under heat. If you held a solid piece of iron, that is in the shape of a doughnut, over extreme heat, will the hole in the centre of the iron doughnut grow larger, smaller, or remain the same?

[Dervish]

No takers for this?

[xinrong]

lousy at scientific question but - it grows bigger if metal expands

[Dervish]

lousy at scientific question but - it grows bigger if metal expands


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Now, wasn't that easy?:D

[Dervish]

Edward Blackadder hailed a cab. While being driven to his destination, he started chattering non-stop to the driver. The cabbie realized that Edward would not shut up so he resorted to an old cab driver's trick. He looked into his rear view mirror and said, "I'm sorry mister. I can't hear a word you're saying. My hearing aid broke down this morning. I'm quite deaf even when it's working, but believe me, when it's not working, I'm totally deaf." At his destination, Edward paid the fare and got out. A few moments later, Edward realized the cab driver had lied to him about his hearing problem. How did Edward know the driver was lying?

[birdy]

Edward Blackadder hailed a cab. While being driven to his destination, he started chattering non-stop to the driver. The cabbie realized that Edward would not shut up so he resorted to an old cab driver's trick. He looked into his rear view mirror and said, "I'm sorry mister. I can't hear a word you're saying. My hearing aid broke down this morning. I'm quite deaf even when it's working, but believe me, when it's not working, I'm totally deaf." At his destination, Edward paid the fare and got out. A few moments later, Edward realized the cab driver had lied to him about his hearing problem. How did Edward know the driver was lying?
Aiseh.. the cabbie already mentioned that if the without the hearing aid, he is totally deaf ... if he is deaf, how can the cabbie knows where Edward's destination? :p

[Dervish]

Aiseh.. the cabbie already mentioned that if the without the hearing aid, he is totally deaf ... if he is deaf, how can the cabbie knows where Edward's destination? :p


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
waa...Birdy, you're getting very
good at this. Can think so fast!! :eek:

[birdy]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
waa...Birdy, you're getting very
good at this. Can think so fast!! :eek:


I ain't that good with such Sherlock Holmes question ... but this one was pretty easy. Any more mathematical questionnaire?

[Dervish]

Not today. Maybe tomorrow. If you have, please go ahead and post some

[currymee]

Birdy, here is a birthday cake puzzle :D

You must cut a birthday cake into exactly eight pieces, but you're only allowed to make three straight cuts, and you can't move pieces of the cake as you cut. How can you do it?

[Dervish]

Birdy, here is a birthday cake puzzle :D

You must cut a birthday cake into exactly eight pieces, but you're only allowed to make three straight cuts, and you can't move pieces of the cake as you cut. How can you do it?
CM, this question already asked la. Answered by Mr KWChang.

[currymee]

CM, this question already asked la. Answered by Mr KWChang.

Aiyah .... sleeping leh .... sorry :o :o :o

Ok, easy one ... Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?

and

What word is always spelled incorrectly?

[Dervish]

Aiyah .... sleeping leh .... sorry :o :o :o

Ok, easy one ... Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?

and


Also given. :D:D Answered by The Kid

[Dervish]

What word is always spelled incorrectly?
Incorrectly?

[currymee]

hahaha .... BINGO !!

[birdy]

What is the word that still read the same even four letters are removed from the word? :eek:

[Dervish]

What is the word that still read the same even four letters are removed from the word? :eek:
Sorry, this question asked before. The answer is queue, right? I think it was answered quite early in this thread maybe by Quietstorm or Coleslaw or Challenger or......*scratches head*......

[birdy]

Sorry, this question asked before. The answer is queue, right? I think it was answered quite early in this thread maybe by Quietstorm or Coleslaw or Challenger or......*scratches head*......
:o oh.. is it.. paiseh paiseh ... :o

[Dervish]

How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?

(Warning: Trick Question)

[birdy]

O N E :)

[Dervish]

O N E :)
Please explain for the benefit of those who doesn't understand why you chose one.:)

[birdy]

Please explain for the benefit of those who doesn't understand why you chose one.:)
Coz after you substract 5 from 25, you will not have another 25 to be taken away from. :)

[Dervish]

Coz after you substract 5 from 25, you will not have another 25 to be taken away from. :)


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[Dervish]

Doodles, the famous mind reader, says his job description can be summed up using just three letters of the alphabet. What letters are they?

[birdy]

Doodles, the famous mind reader, says his job description can be summed up using just three letters of the alphabet. What letters are they?
P.A.R - Pay As Read :D

[Dervish]

sorry
incorrect

[xinrong]

E S P................

[Dervish]

E S P................


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[Dervish]

King Sargon died 120 years after King Hammurabi was born. Their combined ages when they died was 100 years. King Hammurabi died in the year 40 BC. In what year was King Sargon born?

[lly]

Is the answer 20BC?

[Dervish]

Is the answer 20BC?


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Gee...lly, how did you figure
that out? Could you please
explain the logic flow?
I'm not good with puzzles like this
truth be told, was struggling with it..:D:D

[lly]

Initially I use a mathematical formula:
Ham born= HB, Ham died = HD, Sargon born = SB, Sargon died = SD

SD-HB=120
(HD-HB) + (SD-SB) = 100
HD = 40BC
With the 3 equations, we get SB = 40BC+20 years = 20BC

However, on hindsight, really we do not need any equations as we were told that the combined age that they died is 100 years and the difference between the year Sargon died and Ham born is 120years, so logically Sargon had to be born 20 years after the year Ham died ie 20 years later than 40BC. Hope the above make sense.

[Dervish]

Initially I use a mathematical formula:
Ham born= HB, Ham died = HD, Sargon born = SB, Sargon died = SD

SD-HB=120
(HD-HB) + (SD-SB) = 100
HD = 40BC
With the 3 equations, we get SB = 40BC+20 years = 20BC

However, on hindsight, really we do not need any equations as we were told that the combined age that they died is 100 years and the difference between the year Sargon died and Ham born is 120years, so logically Sargon had to be born 20 years after the year Ham died ie 20 years later than 40BC. Hope the above make sense.

Thank you. It's always clearer when someone else explains it...:D:D

[Dervish]

That John is one rich man," muttered Paul. "As a matter of fact, he owns 20 or more cars."
"Not a chance," replied George, "I know for certain he owns fewer than 20 cars."
Ringo joined in, "Well let us put it this way, he owns at least one car."
If only one of their statements is true, how many cars does John own?

[lly]

John does not own any car?

[Dervish]

John does not own any car?


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[Dervish]

There is a cage at the 'Purple Cow Zoo' that contains both peacocks and wild pigs. If there is a total of 30 eyes and 44 feet, how many of each are in the cage?

[birdy]

John does not own any car?
What the rationale behind?

[Dervish]

What the rationale behind?
Well, Birdy, lly is probably gone by now so I'll answer on her behalf.

If the first statement is true, then so is the last statement, which cannot be, since there is only one true statement. Also, if the last statement is true, then so is the second statement. Since we know that two statements cannot be correct, we can disregard both the first and the third statements. This leaves us with only the middle statement. If John owns any cars at all, it will make the third statement correct, so the only number of cars that John can own is zero. Hope this answers your question.

Next question:

There is a cage at the 'Purple Cow Zoo' that contains both peacocks and wild pigs. If there is a total of 30 eyes and 44 feet, how many of each are in the cage?

[lly]

I just checked in. Thanks for explaining on behalf! :D

8 peacocks and 7 pigs

[Dervish]

I just checked in. Thanks for explaining on behalf! :D

8 peacocks and 7 pigs


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Just a matter of applying
simple algebra, right?

[Dervish]

Charlie and Justin work in a coal mine. At the end of the day, Charlie and Justin come out of the mine and bid each other farewell for the night. Charlie's face is dirty and Justin's face is clean. As Charlie and Justin set out for home, Justin wipes his face and Charlie doesn't bother. Since both men appreciate cleanliness, why doesn't Charlie clean his face?

[birdy]

Charlie and Justin work in a coal mine. At the end of the day, Charlie and Justin come out of the mine and bid each other farewell for the night. Charlie's face is dirty and Justin's face is clean. As Charlie and Justin set out for home, Justin wipes his face and Charlie doesn't bother. Since both men appreciate cleanliness, why doesn't Charlie clean his face?
My guess would be Charlie is a negro or indian (black) :D

[Dervish]

My guess would be Charlie is a negro or indian (black) :D
sorry
incorrect

[xinrong]

Charlie took a shower

[Dervish]

Charlie took a shower
sorry
incorrect.
They just left the mine and couldn't have showered until they reached their respective homes.

[lly]

Charlie saw that Justin's face was clean, so he thought his face was clean too. In reverse, Justin saw Charlie's dirty face and thought his was dirty too so he wiped his face.

[Dervish]

Charlie saw that Justin's face was clean, so he thought his face was clean too. In reverse, Justin saw Charlie's dirty face and thought his was dirty too so he wiped his face.


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lly ~~ you have to be
a genius :D

[lly]

Ha! Ha! It is one of the few times that the answer just jumps up. :D

[Dervish]

David Cornfield, the famous magician, claims that when he is in the far north, he can point his car north on an ordinary road, drive it for one mile, and without turning around, end up one mile south of where he started. How does he do it?

[currymee]

He is at the North Pole !!! (Detail: Car is at North Pole, once he drives in any direction beyond the Pole, it heads South !!) :D

[Dervish]

He is at the North Pole !!!
sorry
incorrect
still doesn't explain why he's one mile from where he started.

[Dervish]

David Cornfield, the famous magician, claims that when he is in the far north, he can point his car north on an ordinary road, drive it for one mile, and without turning around, end up one mile south of where he started. How does he do it?
Hint: You have to think outside the box.

[xinrong]

David points his car north but drove backwards?

[Dervish]

David points his car north but drove backwards?


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Good thinking, there, XR. :D

[xinrong]

Yahoo...but it took me days la. Dunno how many times i looked at the question before the bulb lighted up!

[Dervish]

Yahoo...but it took me days la. Dunno how many times i looked at the question before the bulb lighted up!
That's your eureka moment. It's a great feeling, no? :D:D

[Dervish]

Assuming that you are paying, is it cheaper to take one friend to the movies twice, or two friends to the movies at the same time? (It doesn't depend on how much popcorn they eat!)

[birdy]

Assuming that you are paying, is it cheaper to take one friend to the movies twice, or two friends to the movies at the same time? (It doesn't depend on how much popcorn they eat!)
What sort of question is this? Kiddy question or think out of the box question again?

I would say bring 2 friends at the same time lar... coz u only need to buy 3 tickets... in contrast to the first option, u need to buy 2 tickets x 2 = 4 tickets!

[Dervish]

What sort of question is this? Kiddy question or think out of the box question again?

I would say bring 2 friends at the same time lar... coz u only need to buy 3 tickets... in contrast to the first option, u need to buy 2 tickets x 2 = 4 tickets!


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[birdy]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg

That simple ? :eek:

[Dervish]

Jack Sprat was driving his tractor-trailer under an overpass when suddenly he came to a screeching halt. Jack wasn't paying enough attention and inadvertently drove under the overpass that was just barely as high as his rig. The trailer was wedged so tight that he could not go forward or backward. Luckily for Jack, Professor Jones came by and told him how he could easily get the tractor-trailer out from under the bridge. What did Professor Jones suggest?

[birdy]

Jack Sprat was driving his tractor-trailer under an overpass when suddenly he came to a screeching halt. Jack wasn't paying enough attention and inadvertently drove under the overpass that was just barely as high as his rig. The trailer was wedged so tight that he could not go forward or backward. Luckily for Jack, Professor Jones came by and told him how he could easily get the tractor-trailer out from under the bridge. What did Professor Jones suggest?
Brands Chicken of Essence - let the tyre air off

[Dervish]

Brands Chicken of Essence - let the tyre air off


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
:D:D Nothing is ever too
difficult for you...

[birdy]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
:D:D Nothing is ever too
difficult for you...

Not true.. just that I am fast enough to answer that. I am sure everyone can answer that question.

[Dervish]

There was a shipwreck at sea and Xinrong, Akiyoshi and Umadavid were washed ashore on a small island. Upon reaching shore they promptly fell asleep from exhaustion. A short time later, Xinrong awoke and saw that a box of bananas had been washed ashore. Xinrong ate one third of the bananas and went back to sleep. Akiyoshi soon awoke and upon seeing the box of bananas, ate one third of what was left and then fell asleep. Umadavid woke next and assumed that the other two hadn't eaten any bananas, so she ate one third of what remained. When Umadavid had finished, there were eight bananas left over. How many bananas were in the box originally?

[kwchang]

There was a shipwreck at sea and Xinrong, Akiyoshi and Umadavid were washed ashore on a small island. Upon reaching shore they promptly fell asleep from exhaustion. A short time later, Xinrong awoke and saw that a box of bananas had been washed ashore. Xinrong ate one third of the bananas and went back to sleep. Akiyoshi soon awoke and upon seeing the box of bananas, ate one third of what was left and then fell asleep. Umadavid woke next and assumed that the other two hadn't eaten any bananas, so she ate one third of what remained. When Umadavid had finished, there were eight bananas left over. How many bananas were in the box originally?
Let Uma's share be U, Akiyoshi's be A and Xinrong's be X
Then, 2/3U = 8
Hence U=8/2X3=12 which is 2/3A
Hence A=12/2X3=18 which is 2/3X
Hence X=18/2X3=27 which is what was in the box :D :)

[Dervish]

Let Uma's share be U, Akiyoshi's be A and Xinrong's be X
Then, 2/3U = 8
Hence U=8/2X3=12 which is 2/3A
Hence A=12/2X3=18 which is 2/3X
Hence X=18/2X3=27 which is what was in the box :D :)


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Congratulations ..I always love
Mathematical problems because
you can always work backwards
to confirm your answers. :D:D

[Dervish]

David Cornfield, the famous magician, was carrying three pieces of gold, each weighing one kilogram. While strolling through the forest he came to a bridge which posted a sign saying the bridge could hold a maximum of 80 kilograms. David weighs 78 kilograms and the gold weighs three kilograms. David, however, read the sign and safely crossed the bridge with all the gold. How did he manage?

[loderunner]

David makes 2 trips across, first carrying 2 kilo gold and second the remaining.

[Dervish]

David makes 2 trips across, first carrying 2 kilo gold and second the remaining.
sorry
incorrect.
He made only 1 trip across.

[loderunner]

There is no mention that he made 1 trip.

[kwchang]

For yr comments
..I always love
Mathematical problems because
you can always work backwards
to confirm your answers. on my answer to the earlier question, the challenge for me is not the answer but how to answer it in the simplest and shortest possible manner ... I'm lousy at maths, that's why it is a "challenge" for me :D

...safely crossed the bridge with all the gold. How did he manage?
You did not say if he took multiple crossings ... but I take it that crossing with all the gold could mean a single trip? I am tempted to say he juggled the 3 gold bars, hence only 2 were in his hands at any one time while the 3rd was in the air (thus only 80Kg was contributing to the total weight at any one time) but Copperfield is a magician, not a juggler :)

[Dervish]

There is no mention that he made 1 trip.
My apologies. Let's agree that he made only the one trip across. How did he manage it?

[xinrong]

David crosses once with 2 pcs then come back for one more pc?

[Dervish]

You did not say if he took multiple crossings ... but I take it that crossing with all the gold could mean a single trip? I am tempted to say he juggled the 3 gold bars, hence only 2 were in his hands at any one time while the 3rd was in the air (thus only 80Kg was contributing to the total weight at any one time) but Copperfield is a magician, not a juggler :)




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:D:D Copperfield?
David CORNfield is a magician AND
a juggler.:D:D

[birdy]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
:D:D Copperfield?
David CORNfield is a magician AND
a juggler.:D:D

Like that also can ah? Do you know that when juggling, the gold bar that dropped down would be heavier than 1 kg? So it will be over 80kg too!

Why not David CORNfield just throw the gold bar over the bridge? There isn't mention how long is the bridge and if we can assume he can juggle, we too can assume the bridge is short only :D

[kwchang]

Aisay man, I thought I saw David Copperfield ... I stand corrected. :rolleyes: :)

[kwchang]

...Do you know that when juggling, the gold bar that dropped down would be heavier than 1 kg?...
I don't think it is true.... A falling object will have the effects of gravity which is "acceleration". However, its "mass" remains the same ! I have long past my school Physics knowledge (and not much at that too ;) !!) but I believe mass is a constant and cannot increase. Force = Mass X Acceleration - you are referring to "force"

[Dervish]

Like that also can ah? Do you know that when juggling, the gold bar that dropped down would be heavier than 1 kg? So it will be over 80kg too!

Why not David CORNfield just throw the gold bar over the bridge? There isn't mention how long is the bridge and if we can assume he can juggle, we too can assume the bridge is short only :D
Well, let's just say that Cornfield is an accomplished juggler so he wouldn't be so clumsy as to drop any of the gold.

Throw the gold bar over the bridge? Who, in his right mind will do that? If so, I will wait there and ran away with that gold bar, la...:D:D

[birdy]

I don't think it is true.... A falling object will have the effects of gravity which is "acceleration". However, its "mass" remains the same ! I have long past my school Physics knowledge (and not much at that too ;) !!) but I believe mass is a constant and cannot increase. Force = Mass X Acceleration - you are referring to "force"
But the force when it is coming down will add on the weight .. :p I am speaking from logic only .. I am not good with my Physics either. I stand to be corrected. Let's move on ....


Here is a new puzzle :-

A man awoke one morning to find that he had a flat tire. Undaunted, he
immediately drove the car 100 miles to his destination and then
back again without changing or fixing the tire. How is this possible?

[Dervish]

I don't think it is true.... A falling object will have the effects of gravity which is "acceleration". However, its "mass" remains the same ! I have long past my school Physics knowledge (and not much at that too ;) !!) but I believe mass is a constant and cannot increase. Force = Mass X Acceleration - you are referring to "force"
Yes, F = ma. I remembered this formula like the back of my hand. Birdy is however also correct, in that, the fallen gold will increase the total weight to 81 kg so logically, the bridge will collapse.
But no, (just reread Birdy's post) the falling gold cannot be more than 1 kg :eek: How can? Mass is constant!

[Dervish]

Here is a new puzzle :-

A man awoke one morning to find that he had a flat tire. Undaunted, he
immediately drove the car 100 miles to his destination and then
back again without changing or fixing the tire. How is this possible?
The car he drove isn't the one with the flat tire?

[kwchang]

But the force when it is coming down will add on the weight .. :p I am speaking from logic only .. ...
When dealing with Physics, we must remember the laws of physics ... cannot rely on "logic" because then you bring in perceived ideas which are not correct. That is why many students do poorly in Physics, when they do not stick to the laws.

Sorry to belabour thepoint ... but I thought it would be good advice to students who happen to find this post :p :) ;)

[birdy]

The car he drove isn't the one with the flat tire?
Then what was flat then?

[Dervish]

maybe the spare tire he kept in his car?

or maybe his truck's tire.

[birdy]

maybe the spare tire he kept in his car?

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/birdy8888/bingo.jpg

Yes... it is a spare tyre

[Dervish]

Clouseau approached Blackadder and said, "I have reasons to believe you are the man responsible for the holdup at the "Purple Cow Tavern" two hours ago. You fit the description given by several key witnesses. They described a man who had been drinking heavily before robbing several customers and fleeing the scene."

"Of course I'm drunk. I happen to be a professional wine taster and I've been plying my trade for the last five hours."

Clouseau studied Blackadder and questioned, "What time is it now?" Blackadder replied, "It happens to be 7-30 pm." Clouseau continued, "Tell me then, approximately what time did you start working?" Blackadder looked at his watch and replied, "2-30 pm." "You're obviously lying," accused Clouseau. Why?

[LMei]

A professional wine taster would not swallow the wine so he won't end up drunk.

[Dervish]

A professional wine taster would not swallow the wine so he won't end up drunk.


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[Dervish]

Mr and Mrs Naggers were walking home from the shopping mall with their purchases when Mr Naggers began to complain that his load was too heavy. Mrs Naggers turned to her husband and said, "I don't know what you're complaining about because if you gave me one of your parcels, I would have twice as many as you, and if I gave you just one of mine, we would have equal loads." How many parcels were each carrying?

[xinrong]

Mrs Naggers has 5, Mr Naggers has 3

[Dervish]

Mrs Naggers has 5, Mr Naggers has 3
sorry
incorrect

There are two criteria here. You met the second but not the first. :)

[kwchang]

Let the load of the Mrs= F and hubby's load = M
a) F+1=2(M-1)
b) F-1=M+1
Solve the equalities ...
from (b), F=M+2
insert to (a) we get M+2+1=2M-2
therefore, 2+1+2=2M-M giving M=5
therefore F=7

Wife was carrying 7 items and hubby was carrying 5

[Dervish]

Let the load of the Mrs= F and hubby's load = M
a) F+1=2(M-1)
b) F-1=M+1
Solve the equalities ...
from (b), F=M+2
insert to (a) we get M+2+1=2M-2
therefore, 2+1+2=2M-M giving M=5
therefore F=7

Wife was carrying 7 items and hubby was carrying 5


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[Dervish]

Elle Woods opened her own clothing store called 'The Purple Cow'. She wasn't sure about pricing certain items so she devised her own method. At 'The Purple Cow', a vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using Elle's pricing scheme, how much would a pair of underwear cost?

[umadavid]

Elle Woods opened her own clothing store called 'The Purple Cow'. She wasn't sure about pricing certain items so she devised her own method. At 'The Purple Cow', a vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using Elle's pricing scheme, how much would a pair of underwear cost?
It would cost $45.

[Dervish]

It would cost $45.
.... because?

[umadavid]

.... because?
You take the number of letters in the word and multiply it by 5

Tie 3 X 5 =15
vest 4 X 5 = 20
socks 5 X 5 = 25
underwear 9 X 5 = 45

[Dervish]

You take the number of letters in the word and multiply it by 5

Tie 3 X 5 =15
vest 4 X 5 = 20
socks 5 X 5 = 25
underwear 9 X 5 = 45


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[Dervish]

Edmund Blackadder took DCI Barnaby up to his study and told his story. "I was away on business for the day. I got home about 7:00 this evening to see the ex-heavyweight boxer, Cassia Clay, sliding down a rope outside my house. He saw me and ran off. He must have broken into the house, alarmed my dog, and found his only escape was out the window. My priceless stamp collection is gone."
Barnaby looked around the study for clues. A magnifying glass and a pair of tweezers lay on the heavy desk. The rope, which was tied around one of the desk's legs, led out the window and down the side of the house. Just as Barnaby's partner climbed onto the end of the rope, the desk slid away from the wall revealing one of Blackadder's priceless stamps.
Barnaby picked it up and said, "You can hide this one with the rest of them. The insurance company won't believe this act."

Why not?

[xinrong]

If the desk could slide away from the wall under Barnaby's partner's weight, that means the rope was tied by Edmund and not used since if Cassia is a ex-heavyweight boxer, he should be pretty hefty...

[loderunner]

If the desk could slide away from the wall under Barnaby's partner's weight, that means the rope was tied by Edmund and not used since if Cassia is a ex-heavyweight boxer, he should be pretty hefty...
xinrong, I think you have not completed your answer.

You must be very specific to get the BINGO :D :D

[Dervish]

If the desk could slide away from the wall under Barnaby's partner's weight, that means the rope was tied by Edmund and not used since if Cassia is a ex-heavyweight boxer, he should be pretty hefty...


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i.e. if Cassia had climbed down
the rope and still fail to move the desk
than it is unlikely that Barnaby's partner
could move it.

[Dervish]

xinrong, I think you have not completed your answer.

You must be very specific to get the BINGO :D :D
Yes. Thank you. The explanation especially is more for the benefit of other players who couldn't figure out the puzzle. :D

[Dervish]

There is an ancient invention still used in some parts of the world today that allows people to see through walls. What is it?

[umadavid]

There is an ancient invention still used in some parts of the world today that allows people to see through walls. What is it?
I am guessing windows :p

[Dervish]

I am guessing windows :p


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
So correct, too :D:D

[Dervish]

If boiling water is poured into a thick drinking glass as well as a very thin wine glass, of the two, which is more likely to crack? Please explain your reason.

[loderunner]

The thick glass. Because of the thickness, the outside and the inside expand at different rate creating the crack.

[Dervish]

The thick glass. Because of the thickness, the outside and the inside expand at different rate creating the crack.


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[Dervish]

Blackadder purchased two cigars which, together, cost $1-10. One cigar cost one dollar more than the other. What were the individual prices of the two cigars?

[loderunner]

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg

Yeah, I got my first bingo :D :D

[Dervish]

Yeah, I got my first bingo :D :D


Congratulations
Dude :D:D

[Dervish]

Blackadder purchased two cigars which, together, cost $1-10. One cigar cost one dollar more than the other. What were the individual prices of the two cigars?
simple mathematical problem.
still unsolved.

[currymee]

$1.05 and $0.05 ... ?

[Dervish]

$1.05 and $0.05 ... ?


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[Dervish]

Professor Booboo and his sister Beebee were passing the 'Purple Cow Hotel' when the professor said, "My nephew is in there and I would like to stop and say hello."

"Since I don't have a nephew, I'll continue on and see you later," replied Beebee. What relationship is Beebee to the mysterious nephew?

[akiyoshi]

Professor Booboo and his sister Beebee were passing the 'Purple Cow Hotel' when the professor said, "My nephew is in there and I would like to stop and say hello."

"Since I don't have a nephew, I'll continue on and see you later," replied Beebee. What relationship is Beebee to the mysterious nephew?

The nephew is Beebee's son.

[Dervish]

The nephew is Beebee's son.


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That was fast!
akiyoshi. :D

[Dervish]

What are the next two letters in the following series and why?

A E F H I K L M ...

[Dervish]

What are the next two letters in the following series and why?

A E F H I K L M ...
Hint: Write a new list comprising all letters missing from the above list. Study both list and note the difference. This is NOT a mathematical puzzle.

[coleslaw]

if maintaining upper case.....

NTVWXYZ..........

all straight line script.

[Dervish]

if maintaining upper case.....

NTVWXYZ..........

all straight line script.


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Bravo! Coleslaw.
I wonder if all those coleslaw
made you more observant. :D:D
If so, I should stop throwing all
my coleslaw away...:D:D

[Dervish]

Old Apanama, who is getting on in years, is growing absent-minded. On the way to the market one day, he went through a red light and turned down a one-way street in the wrong direction. A policeman observed the entire scene but did nothing about it. How could Old Apanama get away with such behavior?

[coleslaw]

he is walking.............

[Dervish]

he is walking.............


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:D:D:D

[Dervish]

As a rule, how long will a so-called 'Eight Day Clock' run without winding?

[coleslaw]

As a rule, how long will a so-called 'Eight Day Clock' run without winding?
trick question ka?

it won't run!

[Dervish]

trick question ka?

it won't run!


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:D:D:D

[Dervish]

If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?

[birdy]

If three cats catch three mice in three minutes, how many cats would be needed to catch 100 mice in 100 minutes?
3 MINUTES because each cat will need 3 minutes to catch 1 mouse.

[Dervish]

3 MINUTES because each cat will need 3 minutes to catch 1 mouse.
:confused: :confused: Buddy, please read the question again. :) :)

[Dervish]

3 MINUTES because each cat will need 3 minutes to catch 1 mouse.
The question is how many cats.

[Totoro2010]

3 cats....

[Dervish]

3 cats....


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because since these three average one mouse
per minute, given 100 minutes, they could catch
100 mice.

[Dervish]

What is at the beginning of eternity, the end of time, the beginning of every end, and the end of every place?

[umadavid]

What is at the beginning of eternity, the end of time, the beginning of every end, and the end of every place?
the letter "e"

[xinrong]

The letter 'E'..........

[Dervish]

the letter "e"

The letter 'E'..........


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waa...very fast, man!! :D:D

[Dervish]

What is the third hand on a watch or clock called?

[xinrong]

I thought I was brilliant too...till my son took one look and gave the answer, sooo easy, he said...

[Dervish]

I thought I was brilliant too...till my son took one look and gave the answer, sooo easy, he said...
:D:D:D ...it's clear where he got his brilliance from....

[Dervish]

What is the third hand on a watch or clock called?
any takers?

[xinrong]

seconds?..............

[Dervish]

seconds?..............
ummm....Third hand is called seconds? You might want to rephrase. Very close.

[xinrong]

Well, it either second or moment...Dunno any other word for it....

[Dervish]

Well, it either second or moment...Dunno any other word for it....
Actually, it's called the second hand...so you're right in there! :D:D ..congrats !!

[xinrong]

That's nice, to be right twice in a row. I take one look at some of the puzzles and quickly get out, esp the maths ones...

[Dervish]

There is a robot that is programmed to assemble children's toys. During laboratory tests, the robot assembled hundreds of toys without any errors. The day arrived when the robot was to give a public demonstration and as "Murphy's Law" would have it, everything went wrong. The toy pieces were put into a carton and sealed and brought to the public demonstration. The robot was given the carton filled with toy pieces, but it was unable to assemble a single toy. What went wrong?

[umadavid]

There is a robot that is programmed to assemble children's toys. During laboratory tests, the robot assembled hundreds of toys without any errors. The day arrived when the robot was to give a public demonstration and as "Murphy's Law" would have it, everything went wrong. The toy pieces were put into a carton and sealed and brought to the public demonstration. The robot was given the carton filled with toy pieces, but it was unable to assemble a single toy. What went wrong?
Someone forgot to open the sealed carton for the poor robot?

[xinrong]

Box was sealed, robot wasn't programmed to open boxes. It couldn't see the toys so couldn't assemble.

[Dervish]

Box was sealed, robot wasn't programmed to open boxes. It couldn't see the toys so couldn't assemble.


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[Dervish]

Two train tracks in Port Isaac run parallel to each other, except for a short distance where they meet and become one track over a narrow bridge. One afternoon, a train speeds onto the bridge. Another train coming from the opposite direction, also speeds onto the bridge. Neither train can stop on the short bridge, yet there is no collision. How is this possible?

[Totoro2010]

The trains were crossing the bridge at the different times of the afternoon.

[Dervish]

The trains were crossing the bridge at the different times of the afternoon.


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[Dervish]

Using one set of letters in the same order, can you fill in the blanks and make a normal sentence?

A _o_a_l_ doctor had _o _a_l_ and therefore, was _o_ a_l_ to operate.

[Totoro2010]

n t b e

A notable doctor had no table and therefore, was not able to operate.

[xinrong]

A not_able doctor had no table and therefore, was no t able to operate.

[Dervish]

n t b e

A notable doctor had no table and therefore, was not able to operate.

A not_able doctor had no table and therefore, was no t able to operate.


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
waa....everyone is
SOOO clever..:D:D

[Dervish]

Arnold rode his bicycle 300 kilometers. Three tires were used equally in accumulating this distance. How many kilometers of wear did each tire sustain?

[currymee]

Arnold rode his bicycle 300 kilometers. Three tires were used equally in accumulating this distance. How many kilometers of wear did each tire sustain?

150km .....

[Dervish]

150km .....
sorry
incorrect
some maths required

[Totoro2010]

60km.......

[Dervish]

60km.......
sorry
incorrect

[Totoro2010]

50km..........

[Dervish]

50km..........
sorry
incorrect
why not post your workings so we can walk through it? :D

[xinrong]

300kms. they are used at the same time, no?

[Totoro2010]

200km

3 tires = change 2 times, so 3/2 =1.5, then 300km/1.5=200km

[Dervish]

300kms. they are used at the same time, no?
sorry
incorrect
bicycle..

[Dervish]

200km

3 tires = change 2 times, so 3/2 =1.5, then 300km/1.5=200km


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Or another way to explain...
For a total of 300 km, there should
be 600 km of wear (bicycle is 2 wheeled)
600 km / 3 = 200
Congratulations, Totoro2010 :D:D

[Dervish]

Often talked of, never seen
Ever coming, never been
Daily looked for, never here
Still approaching, coming near
Thousands for it's visit wait
But alas for their fate
Tho' they expect me to appear
They will never find me here.

What is this poem about?

[Totoro2010]

tomorrow........

[Dervish]

tomorrow........


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[Dervish]

Edmund Blackadder is a used car salesman. He sold half his cars plus one more to his first customer of the day. To the second customer, he sold half of the remainder plus one more. To the third customer, he sold half the remainder plus one more; and to the fourth customer, he sold half the remainder plus one more. Edmund was now the proud salesman on an empty car lot. How many cars did Edmund have for sale at the start of this fantastic day?

[lly]

He had 30 cars.

Using Y for the number of cars at the start of the day, so

1st sale is 1/2Y +1, Balance 1/2Y-1
2nd sale is 1/4Y+1/2, balance 1/4Y-1.5 etc
at the end of it just add up the sales to be equal Y and solve the math.

[Dervish]

He had 30 cars.

Using Y for the number of cars at the start of the day, so

1st sale is 1/2Y +1, Balance 1/2Y-1
2nd sale is 1/4Y+1/2, balance 1/4Y-1.5 etc
at the end of it just add up the sales to be equal Y and solve the math.


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Another method is to work backwards
from the fourth sale

[Dervish]

In the following series, which can be evenly divided by two?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

[loderunner]

All because there is no mention that you can't have fraction.

[loderunner]

I meant all the numbers mentioned.

Reason: e.g. the answer can 1.5, 2.5 etc....

[Dervish]

I meant all the numbers mentioned.

Reason: e.g. the answer can 1.5, 2.5 etc....


http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy295/venuspoper/puzzle/correct.jpg
i.e. all the numbers can be evenly
divided into two parts.

[Dervish]

Mick and other avid mountain climbers paid a lot of money to be the first to scale a mountain. After several days of climbing they finally reached the pinnacle, and to their dismay, found a cabin and three frozen bodies. Since Mick and his fellow climbers were the first men to ever climb the summit, how could this be possible?

[xinrong]

wrong mountain?

[loderunner]

The bodies were not human.

[Totoro2010]

the three frozen bodies were women

[Dervish]

wrong mountain?
sorry
incorrect

[Dervish]

The bodies were not human.
sorry
incorrect
good try :)

[Dervish]

the three frozen bodies were women
sorry
incorrect
gender is not an issue here :)

[umadavid]

Maybe it was aeroplane/helicopter cabin...so they were crash victims. They crashed landed and died there so as they did not climb up the mountain, Mike and fellows were indeed the first to climb up the summit.

[Dervish]

Maybe it was aeroplane/helicopter cabin...so they were crash victims. They crashed landed and died there so as they did not climb up the mountain, Mike and fellows were indeed the first to climb up the summit.


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Excellent, Uma :D

[coleslaw]

Maybe it was aeroplane/helicopter cabin...so they were crash victims. They crashed landed and died there so as they did not climb up the mountain, Mike and fellows were indeed the first to climb up the summit.
gotta be kidding!! :D

[Dervish]

This being Monday, let's have us a real easy puzzle:

Edmund Blackadder has a cottage situated on a well treed lot in Northern Ontario. He enjoys keeping his lot in top condition by fertilizing, pruning and removing deadwood and broken branches. However, Edmund has a rather strange habit regarding his little forest. Every once in a while he'll chop down a perfectly healthy tree and put it in a large pot. He'll water the tree and fertilize it etc. and a short time later when he grows tired of it, he burns it. Could there be any rational explanation for this seemingly strange behavior?

[coleslaw]

x'mas tree?

[Dervish]

x'mas tree?


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[Dervish]

Clouseau watched in horror as the convertible sports car seemed to lose control. It crashed through the guard rail, causing the driver to be thrown out of the car and down a 60 meter cliff. Clouseau scrambled down the incline to the body. The bloodied driver was pronounced dead. About ten meters away the car lay on its side. Clouseau examined the car and immediately noticed several things; the buckle from the driver's seat belt was missing, the driver's seat was covered in fresh blood, and one of the four new tires was punctured by a large nail. Clouseau was certain the driver had not been killed in the car accident, but was already dead. Why?

[Totoro2010]

because when the car crashing, the driver has been thrown out of the car, the driver's seat couldn't be covered in fresh blood

[Dervish]

because when the car crashing, the driver has been thrown out of the car, the driver's seat couldn't be covered in fresh blood


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[Dervish]

A donkey travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 20 kilometers each day and the other two legs travel nearly 21 kilometers. It would seem that two of the donkey's legs must be almost a kilometer ahead of the other two legs, but of course this is not the case. Since the horse is quite normal, how is this situation possible?

[Totoro2010]

sometime the monkey use two legs to walk, like human walking

[Dervish]

A donkey travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 20 kilometers each day and the other two legs travel nearly 21 kilometers. It would seem that two of the donkey's legs must be almost a kilometer ahead of the other two legs, but of course this is not the case. Since the donkey is quite normal, how is this situation possible?
sorry...typo error
the above in quote is the correct question.

[Dervish]

sometime the monkey use two legs to walk, like human walking
sorry
no monkey
it's a donkey
sorry for typo error :)

[umadavid]

gotta be kidding!! :D
:D remembered that they call em cabin crew nowadays :D

[Dervish]

A donkey travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 20 kilometers each day and the other two legs travel nearly 21 kilometers. It would seem that two of the donkey's legs must be almost a kilometer ahead of the other two legs, but of course this is not the case. Since the donkey is quite normal, how is this situation possible?

[Dervish]

A donkey travels a certain distance each day. Strangely enough, two of its legs travel 20 kilometers each day and the other two legs travel nearly 21 kilometers. It would seem that two of the donkey's legs must be almost a kilometer ahead of the other two legs, but of course this is not the case. Since the donkey is quite normal, how is this situation possible?
Clue: "Travel" (Think outside the box)

[Totoro2010]

Travel distance is a circle?

[Dervish]

Travel distance is a circle?


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So the two outside legs travel
a greater distance than the two
inside legs. Excellent, Totoro!! :D:D

[Dervish]

Edmund Blackadder owns a vacation house in northern Ontario which has an A-shaped roof. One side of the roof faces north and the other side faces south. The prevailing winds from the north are usually quite strong. The strange thing is that the stronger the north wind blows, the stronger the resulting updraft on the south side of the roof. Therefore, if a rooster was to lay an egg on the peak of the roof during a strong northerly wind, on which side should the egg fall most of the time?

[Totoro2010]

rooster=male animal, don't lay eggs

[Dervish]

rooster=male animal, don't lay eggs


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[Dervish]

Dr Cuddy was found lying in her car, dead from a bullet wound just above her heart. Her right hand, firmly clutching a small hand gun, lay at her side. Clouseau examined the gun, and determined that it was the weapon used. After a quick examination of the body, Clouseau guessed that Dr Cuddy had bled to death over a period of about 30 minutes. A suicide note was found next to her body. Clouseau had the note analyzed and confirmed that it had been written by the left-handed Dr Cuddy. The coroner reported that death was caused by extensive bleeding from the bullet wound, and that she bled to death over a period of about 20 minutes. Clouseau was certain this was a case of murder and not suicide. Why is murder suspected?

[Totoro2010]

Dr Cuddy is left-handed, she would not use right hand to clutch the small gun

[Dervish]

Dr Cuddy is left-handed, she would not use right hand to clutch the small gun
sorry
incorrect

[Totoro2010]

the bullet wound examined that Dr Cuddy bled to death over a period of about 20 minutes, but, her body examined that she had bled to death over a period of about 30 minutes.

[Dervish]

the bullet wound examined that Dr Cuddy bled to death over a period of about 20 minutes, but, her budy examined that she had bled to death over a period of about 30 minutes.
sorry
incorrect
but getting closer...

[Totoro2010]

Dr. Cuddy bled to death over a period of 20 minutes, her hand would not have been firmly clutching the gun , her hand would have lost its ability to grasp anything long before death.

[Dervish]

Dr. Cuddy bled to death over a period of 20 minutes, her hand would not have been firmly clutching the gun , her hand would have lost its ability to grasp anything long before death.


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Bravo, Totoro!
Really impressed with you..:D

[Dervish]

Bilbo can never tell a lie. Gollum can never tell the truth. One of them said, "The other one said he is Gollum." Which one said that?

[Totoro2010]

Gollum....he can never tell the truth

[Dervish]

Gollum....he can never tell the truth


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waa....very fast le... :D

[Dervish]

David Cornfield, the famous magician, was standing in an empty room in which two very thin ropes were hanging from the ceiling. These two ropes were just far enough apart from each other that if David held one of them by its end and reached for the other it would still be a half meter beyond his reach. Using only a knife, David Cornfield was able to tie the ends of the two ropes together and still leave them attached to the ceiling. How?

[Dervish]

David Cornfield, the famous magician, was standing in an empty room in which two very thin ropes were hanging from the ceiling. These two ropes were just far enough apart from each other that if David held one of them by its end and reached for the other it would still be a half meter beyond his reach. Using only a knife, David Cornfield was able to tie the ends of the two ropes together and still leave them attached to the ceiling. How?
Hint: Knife not used in conventional manner

[xinrong]

knife is used as extension to his arm to bring the ropes together so that he can tie them....

[birdy]

Knife was used as the joint for the two ropes

[Dervish]

knife is used as extension to his arm to bring the ropes together so that he can tie them....
sorry
incorrect

[Dervish]

Knife was used as the joint for the two ropes
How?
Remember the distance between the ropes.
You are getting close.

[Totoro2010]

use the knife cut down 1 meter rope and and split this rope into 2. Then tie the 2 ropes together to become a approximately 2 meters' rope, finally joint this rope to the two hanging ropes.

[Dervish]

use the knife cut down 1 meter rope and and split this rope into 2. Then tie the 2 ropes together to become a approximately 2 meters' rope, finally joint this rope to the two hanging ropes.
sorry
incorrect
Knife not used in conventional way

[Totoro2010]

Knife was used as the joint for the two ropes, tie the two ropes at both side of knife, the knife must be more than 1/2 meter long

[Dervish]

Knife was used as the joint for the two ropes, tie the two ropes at both side of knife, the knife must be more than 1/2 meter long
I believe the question is "How".

These two ropes were just far enough apart from each other that if David held one of them by its end and reached for the other it would still be a half meter beyond his reach.

[birdy]

I believe the question is "How".

These two ropes were just far enough apart from each other that if David held one of them by its end and reached for the other it would still be a half meter beyond his reach.
Tie 1 end of the rope to the knife point, David's hand then hold on to the knife handle while the other hand will hold on to the second rope. :)

[Dervish]

Tie 1 end of the rope to the knife point, David's hand then hold on to the knife handle while the other hand will hold on to the second rope. :)
The second rope is too far for David to reach but you are getting REALLY close.

[birdy]

The second rope is too far for David to reach but you are getting REALLY close.
I thought with the knife as extension, he should be able to reach the 2nd rope?

[kwchang]

These two ropes were just far enough apart from each other that if David held one of them by its end and reached for the other it would still be a half meter beyond his reach.
Ropes hang vertically from the ceiling. In reality, if both ropes can be brought together, they will touch and so David can tie a knot. Since if David was to grab the end of one rope, and walk to the other rope, he will not reach it as the other rope is hanging vertically downwards.

I see that the knife is used as a weight. Tie one of the ropes to the knife. Then set the rope in a pendulum swing (knife is the weight, so it acts as the pendulum). Run and get the other rope and bring it to the swinging rope and grab the end when the pendulum gets near enough to catch it. :D :)

ps - Thinking out of the box, that's the trick

[Dervish]

Ropes hang vertically from the ceiling. In reality, if both ropes can be brought together, they will touch and so David can tie a knot. Since if David was to grab the end of one rope, and walk to the other rope, he will not reach it as the other rope is hanging vertically downwards.

I see that the knife is used as a weight. Tie one of the ropes to the knife. Then set the rope in a pendulum swing (knife is the weight, so it acts as the pendulum). Run and get the other rope and bring it to the swinging rope and grab the end when the pendulum gets near enough to catch it. :D :)

ps - Thinking out of the box, that's the trick


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:D:D ~~ Finally, someone nailed it!

[birdy]

Danick has been sentenced to death in an obscure foreign country which has a strange law. Before the sentence is carried out, two papers -- one with "LIFE" written on it and one with "DEATH" written on it -- are folded up and placed in a hat.

You are asked to pick out one of the papers (without looking), and if you chooses the one with "LIFE" written on it, he will be set free. Otherwise, the death sentence is carried out.

On this occasion, a mean-spirited acquaintance of yours, bent on your demise, has substituted the paper with "LIFE" written on it with another one with "DEATH" written on it. This person gleefully informs you of what he has done and that Danick is doomed to die.

You are not permitted to speak to anyone about this misdeed, nor will you have a chance to switch the papers or the hat in time. Knowing that Dancik is innocent, how would you prevent the certain death?

[umadavid]

Ask someone else to pick one and as it will say "Death" - you can say that the other paper in the hat should say "Life" so Danick is free to go.

[coleslaw]

Ask someone else to pick one and as it will say "Death" - you can say that the other paper in the hat should say "Life" so Danick is free to go.
to play it safe, to quickly swallow it too so there's no dispute! :D

[birdy]

to play it safe, to quickly swallow it too so there's no dispute! :D

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/birdy8888/bingo.jpg

Yes! Swallow it so that they can't argue since the one in the hat will show "DEATH" ;)

[birdy]

There are one thousand lockers and one thousand students in the school.

The principal asks the first student to go to every locker and open it. Then he has the second student go to every second locker and close it. The third goes to every third locker and, if it is closed, he opens it, and if it is open, he closes it. The fourth student does this to every fourth locker, and so on.

After the process is completed with the thousandth student, how many lockers are open?

[xinrong]

1000 lockers