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Title: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 09, 07:19 AM 2010
The word ambulance comes from the French for 'walking'.
Title: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 03:49 AM 2010
In 1996, 2,599 Americans were taken to hospital with injuries caused by room deodorizers and air fresheners  :o

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 10, 12:41 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 03:49 AM 2010
In 1996, 2,599 Americans were taken to hospital with injuries caused by room deodorizers and air fresheners  :o


How?
Why?
Did they explode or something?
Or did they just use to much?
Probably the later.
With closed windows.
No air.
No circulation.
Gassed them selves.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 12:55 PM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 10, 12:41 PM 2010
How?
Why?
Did they explode or something?
Or did they just use to much?
Probably the later.
With closed windows.
No air.
No circulation.
Gassed them selves.


LOL  :D

I LOVE how you answer your own Question Thomas !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 10, 01:12 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 12:55 PM 2010
LoL  :D

I LOVE how you answer your own Question Thomas !  :thumbsup:

LOL...
Thanks for pointing that out.
I wrote the questions.
Then I thought?
What could possibly be the how?
And wrote that down.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 01:17 PM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 10, 01:12 PM 2010
LoL...
Thanks for pointing that out.
I wrote the questions.
Then I thought?
What could possibly be the how?
And wrote that down.

HA HA HA !  :D


OOOOOOOOO Look you just hit the Big 500 !!!

Congrats  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 10, 02:42 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 01:17 PM 2010
HA HA HA !  :D


OOOOOOOOO Look you just hit the Big 500 !!!

Congrats  :thumbsup:

Thanks.
No stars though...
Hmmmm...
500 posts.
On what?
Well, I hope I have shed some light into the roulette world with the download section.
And my tutorials. Will keep on posting.
Will start Real Money Play sections soon.
Real Money Play with Roulette Bot Pro.
And
Real Money Play with Super Roulette.
Just waiting for the new versions of both before I get going.
Plus I got to raise some capital to play with.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 10/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 10, 02:57 PM 2010
Would be real good to see some Vids of you playing Thomas with the Bots  :thumbsup:


Cheers Bud  :)
Title: Fact Of The Day 11/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 11, 04:29 AM 2010
In 1996, 10,907 Americans were taken to hospital with injuries caused by buckets  :D


Cant wait for Thomas to rationalize this one lol

Title: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 11, 04:46 AM 2010
I have no further use for America. I wouldn't go back there if Jesus Christ was President. CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 11/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 11, 04:29 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 11, 04:29 AM 2010
In 1996, 10,907 Americans were taken to hospital with injuries caused by buckets  :D

can't wait for Thomas to rationalize this one LoL


ROFL....

Ahh, so enjoy your posts.
They make me laugh.

Ok. Lets see.
Buckets...
Hmmm...
They put em on there head?
No, then again.
Maybe they were trying to be Ned Kelly or at least an American version of him.
Or perhaps they forgot to put holes in the buckets and ran into things.
Like tables. Or furniture.
Or they sat in them.
And could not get out again...?
Hmmm....
What other reason are there?
If none of the above.
Let me know.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 11/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 11, 04:35 PM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 11, 04:29 PM 2010
ROFL....

Ahh, so enjoy your posts.
They make me laugh.

Ok. Lets see.
Buckets...
Hmmm...
They put em on there head?
No, then again.
Maybe they were trying to be Ned Kelly or at least an American version of him.
Or perhaps they forgot to put holes in the buckets and ran into things.
Like tables. Or furniture
.
Or they sat in them.
And could not get out again...?
Hmmm....
What other reason are there?
If none of the above.
Let me know.
Thanks.

Thats my Fav one Thomas !

HA HA HA HA  :thumbsup:
Title: Fact Of The Day 12/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 12, 03:34 AM 2010
Carl David Anderson (1905-91) discovered the subatomic particle called the muon in 1936, but no one has yet discovered what the point of it is.  :o

Title: Quote Of The Day 12/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 12, 03:35 AM 2010
I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which when you looked at it in the right way, did not become still more complicated. POUL ANDERSON (1926-2001)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 12/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 12, 04:29 AM 2010
Maybe Thomas Can  :D ?


Come on Thomas ! Do ure Best  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 12/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 12, 04:53 AM 2010
What the frak is a muon?

Never heard of it.

So, being me.
Google it.

Here is what I found.

link:://cpedia.com/wiki?q=Carl+David+Anderson&guess_ambig=American+Physical+Society+Carl+David+Anderson (link:://cpedia.com/wiki?q=Carl+David+Anderson&guess_ambig=American+Physical+Society+Carl+David+Anderson)

link:://cosmic.lbl.gov/SKliewer/Cosmic_Rays/Muons.htm (link:://cosmic.lbl.gov/SKliewer/Cosmic_Rays/Muons.htm)

link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muon (link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muon)

So, they are electrical particles.
From the upper atmosphere.
What they do. Or why they do what they do.
Is beyond me.

Muon Counting (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3UkCj8qK8#)

Particle Physics: Detecting Muons (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=YgXymR8W-RM&feature=related#)

Ok, so we can detect them.
But what do we do with em?

There are many strange things in the universe.
And in our own backyard.
Even our ocean has so many strange creatures.
Have you seen a jelly fish?
How the frak do they move?
They are made of nearly nothing.
Yet they can kill a grown man.

Muons
Intergalactic energy. Probably left over from UFO Space flight.
Now there is a concept.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 12/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 12, 05:00 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 12, 03:35 AM 2010
I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which when you looked at it in the right way, did not become still more complicated. POUL ANDERSON (1926-2001)


Ahh, then what if you looked at it the wrong way?
What then? Will it become less complicated?

Everything is perception.
Or how we see things.

Do you see a glass half full or half empty?

Is what you see real?
Since everything is made up of atoms.
And atoms contain 99.9% empty space.
How is anything that you touch, feel, taste... Real?

Even a diamond vibrates at the molecular level.
It is moving. So does a rock.

There is so much energy around us.
Tesla was right. And that is why you don't see much of his work being put to use.
Look Tesla up. And his ideas. You will be surprised.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 12/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 12, 05:28 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 12, 05:00 AM 2010
Ahh, then what if you looked at it the wrong way?
What then? Will it become less complicated?

Everything is perception.
Or how we see things.

Do you see a glass half full or half empty?

Is what you see real?
Since everything is made up of atoms.
And atoms contain 99.9% empty space.
How is anything that you touch, feel, taste... Real?

Even a diamond vibrates at the molecular level.
It is moving. So does a rock.

There is so much energy around us.
Tesla was right. And that is why you don't see much of his work being put to use.
Look Tesla up. And his ideas. You will be surprised.

I like the way you think Thomas, I see things very similar to you  :thumbsup:

As for the Glass Question I always pass on that LOL !

Its the same as asking whats North of the North Pole !

I will check out Tesla  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 12/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 12, 05:37 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 12, 04:53 AM 2010
What the frak is a muon?

Never heard of it.

So, being me.
Google it.

Here is what I found.
Ok, so we can detect them.
But what do we do with em?


There are many strange things in the universe.
And in our own backyard.
Even our ocean has so many strange creatures.
Have you seen a jelly fish?
How the frak do they move?
They are made of nearly nothing.
Yet they can kill a grown man.

Muons
Intergalactic energy. Probably left over from UFO Space flight.
Now there is a concept.


WoW YOU did it Thomas !!!  :D

Though I prefer UFO Space FIGHT LoL !

All those Laser Beams and what have you  ;D


I can't wait for the day when ET Rocks up and in NO DOUBT lets us know they are here IE park up above a Major City or something, NOT hide in the woods and make Crop Circles !

Title: Fact Of The Day 13/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 13, 03:45 AM 2010
St. Ambrose was one of the extremely small number of people in the Middle Ages who could read without moving their lips.

Title: Quote Of The Day 13/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 13, 03:46 AM 2010
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. AMBROSE BIERCE (1842-1914)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 13/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 13, 04:30 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 13, 03:46 AM 2010
War is God's way of teaching Americans geography. AMBROSE BIERCE (1842-1914)


LOL...

Yeah...
One way for them get to know other countries.

Kandahar.
Felucia.
Uzbekistan.

Imagine a war room in a class room.

Lets learn about Turkmenistan. The teacher says.

Ohh, what a great idea. (4 star General.)
Let's invade it. (5 star General)
So it will get on the news. (Colonel responsible for the press.)
And people will learn more about it. (Presidential aid)
As we start to destroy it. (Vice President)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 13/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 13, 04:34 AM 2010
It's lucky he wasn't a woman.
Then if he/she was found out.
Probably burnt at the steak.

She's a witch!

She's a witch! (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g#ws)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 13/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 13, 04:35 AM 2010
LOL  :D

U're a Funny Phucker Thomas !
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 13/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 13, 05:17 AM 2010
lol Scary Vid  :thumbsup: !
Title: Fact Of The Day 14/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:01 AM 2010
In Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia, 'aye' means 'no'.

Title: Quote Of The Day 14/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:02 AM 2010
That woman speaks eighteen languages, and can't say 'No' in any of them. DOROTHY PARKER (1893-1967)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 14/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 14, 02:08 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:02 AM 2010
That woman speaks eighteen languages, and can't say 'No' in any of them. DOROTHY PARKER (1893-1967)


What woman?
You say "That woman"
Or did you mean
That women speak? (Group) or (More than one)
Woman = (Singular) One of.

All depends on context I suppose.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 14/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 14, 02:10 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:01 AM 2010
In Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia, 'aye' means 'no'.


Didn't someone invade that recently?
Aye?
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 14/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:12 AM 2010
I remember from history Italy did in 1935/36 ish
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 14/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:14 AM 2010
Here is a bit more about the lady Thomas


link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Dorothy_Parker (link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Dorothy_Parker)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 14/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 14, 02:27 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:12 AM 2010
I remember from history Italy did in 1935/36 ish

No, I meant recently.

Found it.
But I had it the wrong way round.

QuoteFormer army commander of Ethiopian troops invaded Somalia General Gabre telling Somali parliamentarians to learn Amharic- Somalia's future language

And this.

link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Somalia_%282006%E2%80%932009%29 (link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Somalia_%282006%E2%80%932009%29)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 14/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 14, 02:28 AM 2010
Oh, I dont know mate  ???

Maybe Google it ?
Title: Fact Of The Day 15/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 15, 03:44 AM 2010
Amsterdam is built on about 90 islands, connected by about 1,000 bridges.

Title: Quote Of The Day 15/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 15, 03:45 AM 2010
If Amsterdam or Leningrad vie for the title of Venice of the North, then Venice - what compliment is high enough? Venice, with all her civilisation and ancient beauty, Venice with her addiction to curious aquatic means of transport, yes, my friends, Venice is the Henley of the South. BORIS JOHNSON

 
Title: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 16, 03:55 AM 2010
The ancient Greeks were fond of eating thistles, which they imported from Sicily.

Title: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 16, 03:56 AM 2010
Cabbage served twice is death. GREEK PROVERB
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 16/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 16, 05:08 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 16, 03:55 AM 2010
The ancient Greeks were fond of eating thistles, which they imported from Sicily.


What?
How...?

Then I googled it.

link:://:.wonderhowto.com/how-to-eat-thistles-195784/ (link:://:.wonderhowto.com/how-to-eat-thistles-195784/)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 16/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 16, 05:19 AM 2010
Nice Link Thomas   :thumbsup: !
Title: Fact Of The Day 17/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 17, 03:17 AM 2010
The ancient Greeks believed that otters killed crocodiles by scampering into their open mouths and eating their insides  :o

Title: Proverbs
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 17, 03:18 AM 2010
The shepherd, even when he becomes a gentleman, smells of lamb. GREEK PROVERB

Title: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 18, 04:15 AM 2010
The ancient Greek poet Philetas was so small and thin he carried lumps of lead in his pockets to stop himself being blown away by the wind.  :o

Title: Proverb
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 18, 04:16 AM 2010
I live too near a wood to be scared by owls. GREEK PROVERB

Title: Fact Of The Day 19/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 19, 04:36 AM 2010
There is no word in ancient Greek for 'religion' and there were no sacred texts of any kind.

Title: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 19, 04:37 AM 2010
Almost all of the hypotheses that have dominated modern philosophy were first thought of by the Greeks. BERTRAND RUSSELL (1872-1970)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 19/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 19, 05:51 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 19, 04:36 AM 2010
There is no word in ancient Greek for 'religion' and there were no sacred texts of any kind.


Umm, are you Greek per chance?
You mention the Greeks a fair bit.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 19/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 19, 06:21 AM 2010
HA HA HA  :D

We all are, are we not ?
Title: Fact Of The Day 20/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:00 AM 2010
The ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles believed he had been a shrub in a previous life and killed himself by jumping into a volcano.

Title: Quote Of The Day 20/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:01 AM 2010
The best chance of reproducing the ancient Greek temperament would be to cross the Scots with the Chinese. HUGH McDIARMID (1892-1978)

 
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 20/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 20, 03:54 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:01 AM 2010
The best chance of reproducing the ancient Greek temperament would be to cross the Scots with the Chinese. HUGH McDIARMID (1892-1978)


Chow Wang McTaggert.

Spiro Wong McNight
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 20/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 20, 03:56 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:00 AM 2010
The ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles believed he had been a shrub in a previous life and killed himself by jumping into a volcano.


You sure he didn't think he was a weed?
One way to root himself out.

LOL...
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 20/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:56 AM 2010
Very good Thomas  :thumbsup: !!!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 20/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:57 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 20, 03:56 AM 2010
You sure he didn't think he was a weed?
One way to root himself out.

LoL...

HA HA HA  :D

Damn ure a funny guy  :)
Title: Fact Of The Day 21/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 21, 03:49 AM 2010
The ancient Phoenicians lived in what is now Lebanon. They invented glassblowing, clotted cream and the alphabet. They worshipped lettuce.

Title: Proverb
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 21, 03:49 AM 2010
The man who is not dead still has a chance. LEBANESE PROVERB

 
Title: Fact Of The Day 22/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 22, 03:41 AM 2010
The ancient Romans invented concrete and the bikini.  :o

Title: Quote Of The Day 22/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 22, 03:42 AM 2010
The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear. BARON DE MONTESQUIEU (1689-1755)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 22/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 22, 08:02 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 22, 03:42 AM 2010
The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear. BARON DE MONTESQUIEU (1689-1755)


All roads lead to Rome.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 22/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 22, 08:03 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 22, 03:41 AM 2010
The ancient Romans invented concrete and the bikini.  :o


Add then together...
And you get a chastity belt made of concrete.
Man, that's just got to be uncomfortable.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 22/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 22, 08:36 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 22, 08:03 AM 2010
Add then together...
And you get a chastity belt made of concrete.
Man, that's just got to be uncomfortable.

LOL  :D

That made me Squirm !!!
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day 22/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 22, 08:37 AM 2010
My road is a cul-de-sac  :P
Title: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 04:15 AM 2010
Thomas Anderson (1819-74) was the first person to discover what turnips are made of.

Title: Quote Of The Day 23/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 04:16 AM 2010
One who is proud of ancestry is like a turnip; there is nothing good of him but that which is underground. SAMUEL BUTLER (1835-1902)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 23, 04:46 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 04:15 AM 2010
Thomas Anderson (1819-74) was the first person to discover what turnips are made of.


But you didn't tell us what they are made of.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 05:06 AM 2010
LOL  :D

Its a secret  :P
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 23, 06:20 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 05:06 AM 2010
LoL  :D

Its a secret  :P

I just did a google search on him.

Are you sure you have the correct information?

link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Anderson_%28chemist%29 (link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Anderson_%28chemist%29)

No mention of turnip in the wiki page.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 06:28 AM 2010
link:://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Anderson,_Thomas_(1819-1874)_(DNB00) (link:://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Anderson,_Thomas_(1819-1874)_(DNB00))


Turnips ! :D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 23, 07:35 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 06:28 AM 2010
link:://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Anderson,_Thomas_(1819-1874)_(DNB00) (link:://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Anderson,_Thomas_(1819-1874)_(DNB00))

Turnips ! :D

Ahh, doh...
So your saying that what he really discovered is that Turnips are made of Turnips.
What? I could of told him that.

Bit lame.

He could of gone into more depth as to what constitutes the turnip.
You know, like it contains starch, fibre, vitamin c. water, etc.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 23/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 23, 12:51 PM 2010
Yeah maybe but this was in the 1800's !
Title: Fact Of The Day 24/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 24, 04:01 AM 2010
The Andorran army consists of ten men, all of whom are treated as officers. It has not fought for more than 700 years.  :o

Title: Quote Of The Day 24/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 24, 04:04 AM 2010
It is too ordinary to be invaded. Let it stand forever as a museum piece. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769-1821) on Andorra

Title: Fact Of The Day 25/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 25, 04:26 AM 2010
Prince William and Kate Middleton both attended the University of St Andrews. More St Andrews students marry each other than at any other British university.

Title: Quote Of The Day 25/09
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 25, 04:27 AM 2010
Sometimes I'm so sweet even I can't stand it. JULIE ANDREWS
Title: Re: FACT OF THE DAY
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 26, 06:50 AM 2010
Los Angeles means City of the Angels in Spanish, the same as Krung Thep - the Thai name for Bangkok-means in Thai.

Title: Re: QUOTE OF THE DAY
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 26, 06:51 AM 2010
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here; they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955)

Title: Re: QUOTE OF THE DAY
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 26, 06:58 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 26, 06:51 AM 2010
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here; they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955)


Here kitty, kitty, kitty...
(link:://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/06/catwoman_render_tmk_01.jpg)

Huba buba... Would love to lick your whiskers...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ahh Albert...
Worked as a patent clerk.


Title: Re: QUOTE OF THE DAY
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 26, 07:50 AM 2010
Hmmmmmm I 100 and 10 % Concur !!!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 27, 04:17 AM 2010
Los Angeles is the second-largest Mexican, Armenian, Korean, Filipino, Salvadorean and Guatemalan city in the world.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 27, 04:20 AM 2010
I'd move to Los Angeles if New Zealand and Australia were swallowed up by a tidal wave, if there was a bubonic plague in England and if the continent of Africa disappeared from some Martian attack. RUSSELL CROWE

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 27, 04:29 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 27, 04:17 AM 2010
Los Angeles is the second-largest Mexican, Armenian, Korean, Filipino, Salvadorean and Guatemalan city in the world.


I also heard that Melbourne has the largest Greek community outside of Greece.

Adelaide, my home town.
We use to know what immigrants had arrived.
All we would do. Is go to the mall.
And the new immigrants would stick out like a saw thumb.
One month... Chinese.
Next, Pakistanis.
Then all the way from Sudan.
And so on...

Australia is one big immigrant nation.
Only the locals (Aborigines) see things different.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 28, 04:21 AM 2010
Bedford Drive, Los Angeles, is known as Couch Canyon - in tribute to the 200 psychotherapists who practise there.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 28, 04:22 AM 2010
The difference between Los Angeles and yogurt is that yogurt comes with less fruit. RUSH LIMBAUGH
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 29, 03:08 AM 2010
The popular local Los Angeles beverage Original New York Express Iced Coffee is made in a factory in Singapore

Who wud of thought it  :o
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 29, 03:09 AM 2010
Four Rules For Life. Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don't be attached to the results. ANGELES ARRIEN

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 29, 03:15 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 29, 03:08 AM 2010
The popular local Los Angeles beverage Original New York Express Iced Coffee is made in a factory in Singapore

Who wud of thought it  :o

My brother in law went to America sometime ago.
And asked for a Iced Coffee.
The waiter looked perplexed.
Came out with hot coffee with ice cubes in it.
ROFL...
True story...
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 30, 03:58 AM 2010
Los Angeles employs more judges than the whole of France, and contains more cars than people.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Sep 30, 03:59 AM 2010
I love Los Angeles. I love Hollywood. They're beautiful. Everybody's plastic, but I love plastic. I want to be plastic. ANDY WARHOL (1928-87)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Sep 30, 04:06 AM 2010
Its all relative.

I guess you could call it the Theory of Relativity.
And that is.
You can chose your friends.
But you can't chose your relatives.
LoL...
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 01, 04:02 AM 2010
There is no such thing as a vegetarian snake. Snakes eat nothing except other animals.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 01, 04:03 AM 2010
A snake deserves no pity. YIDDISH PROVERB

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 02, 04:26 AM 2010
The Dik-dik is a miniature antelope that can go months without water but dies after a week without salt  :o

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 02, 04:27 AM 2010
Two small antelopes can beat a big one. ASHANTI PROVERB

Title: Re: Proverbs
Post by: VLS on Oct 02, 09:42 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 17, 03:18 AM 2010
The shepherd, even when he becomes a gentleman, smells of lamb. GREEK PROVERB

Here we have:

"Though the monkey dressed in silk ... monkey it is"

("aunque la mona vista de seda, mona se queda")
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: VLS on Oct 02, 09:43 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Sep 29, 03:15 AM 2010
My brother in law went to America sometime ago.
And asked for a Iced Coffee.
The waiter looked perplexed.
Came out with hot coffee with ice cubes in it.
ROFL...
True story...

ahahaha  AMAZING! :lol: :xd:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 03, 05:48 AM 2010
Anthophobia is the fear of flowers.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 03, 05:49 AM 2010
The tulips should be behind bars like dangerous animals; They are opening like the mouth of some giant cat SYLVIA PLATH (1932-63) Tulips

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 03, 09:26 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 03, 05:48 AM 2010
Anthophobia is the fear of flowers.


Maybe they saw "The Day of the Trifid's"
Then again, after viewing it.
They may get a fear of Movies.
Or a fear of TV.

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 03, 09:45 AM 2010
lol  :D

I can always count on Thomas to make me laugh !

Cheers Mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 04, 03:28 AM 2010
There are about ten thousand trillion ants in the world  :o

HOW do they know that !?!?
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 04, 03:29 AM 2010
Even the sharpest ear cannot hear an ant singing.

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 04, 03:37 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 04, 03:28 AM 2010
There are about ten thousand trillion ants in the world  :o

HOW do they know that !?!?

Hmmm, maybe they took ant drugs.
Ant drugs? Ant Acid... LOL...

What happens if two ants want to get married and their parents wont let them?
They Antilope...

Ants have great TV reception.
They use their Antenna..

They like old stuff... Antiques...

Ohh this could go on for a bit...
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 04, 03:57 AM 2010
lol  :D

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 05, 03:31 AM 2010
All the ants in the world weigh approximately the same as all the human beings in the world.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 05, 03:32 AM 2010
Ants are so much like human beings as to be an embarrassment. They farm fungi, raise aphids as livestock, launch armies into war, use chemical sprays to alarm and confuse enemies, capture slaves, engage in child labour, exchange information ceaselessly. They do everything but watch television. LEWIS THOMAS (1913-93
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 06, 03:36 AM 2010
More apes (chimpanzees, gorillas and bonobos) are eaten by people every year than there are in all the zoos in the world  ???
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 06, 03:37 AM 2010
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man. HL MENCKEN (1880-1956)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 06, 03:44 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 06, 03:37 AM 2010
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man. HL MENCKEN (1880-1956)

Ahh, the Origin of Species...

Who is smarter?
Ape or Man?

Man has the technology to not only destroy our species...
But that of thousands of others as well.

What does an Ape have...
A banana..

Tastes good.
Is good for you.
And wont destroy the planet any time soon.

QuoteMany were increasingly of the opinion that they'd all made a big mistake in coming down from the trees in the first place. And some said that even the trees had been a bad move, and that no one should ever have left the oceans.

link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy (link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 06, 03:45 AM 2010
In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy (link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 06, 03:48 AM 2010
Space... is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mindboggingly big it is...

link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy (link:://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Hitchhiker%27s_Guide_to_the_Galaxy)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 06, 03:55 AM 2010
And its getting bigger !
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 07, 03:28 AM 2010
There are about 8,000 named varieties of apple. More than 40 million tons of apples are produced in the world each year.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 07, 03:35 AM 2010
Champagne has the taste of an apple peeled with a steel knife. ALDOUS HUXLEY (1894-1963)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 08, 02:56 AM 2010
The world's largest producer of apples is China. The Chinese never give apples to invalids because ping, the Chinese for apple, sounds a bit like bing, which is Chinese for illness.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 08, 02:57 AM 2010
If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856-1950)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 09, 04:56 AM 2010
If you want to make an apple-pie from scratch, you must first create the universe. CARL SAGAN (1934-96)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 09, 04:56 AM 2010
Apple-pie beds have nothing to do with either apples or pies. The expression comes from the French nappe pliee, meaning 'folded cloth'.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 10, 07:31 AM 2010
With an apple, I will astonish Paris. PAUL CEZANNE (1839-1906)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 10, 07:31 AM 2010
The word 'apple' derives from the name of the Roman town of Abella (now Avella) in Campania, Italy
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 11, 03:54 AM 2010
The average American eats nearly twenty pounds of fresh apples a year.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 11, 03:54 AM 2010
An apple is an excellent thing - until you have tried a peach. GEORGE DU MAURIER (1834-1896)

 
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 11, 04:01 AM 2010
Gentlemen..................Gentlemen............... (and Ladies)   I give  u...........


Why have two apples.............................. when you could take a pear.!!
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 11, 04:12 AM 2010
I bet most people know this one, bit i'll lay it down for those who haven't seen it.


How do u escape from a solid jail cell that has no windows and no doors?

The Answer as supplied by my father, some 40 years ago...................

1. take ur index finger and rub it on the solid walls of the cell till it is sore.

2. take the sore and saw the table into two halves.

3. since two halves make a whole, climb thro the hole till ur outside.

4. now shout and shout till ur voice is horse.
5. climb on ur horse and ride off to freedom........... :wink:
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 11, 04:17 AM 2010
Nice one Chrisbis  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 11, 04:28 AM 2010
Cheers Tw  (That used to stand for Tomorrows World- one of my favourite programs of old)

Anyways - that dity is still told by my humerous father to this day, gud bless him,
esp to any newcomers to the family home!!

OOO the pain... ;D

More notes to follow- must go to work now-
trust the foots improving by the inch!!  (Bum-Bum)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 11, 06:21 AM 2010
What is in a name?
Man?
Ema?

No seriously...

Why do people call their kids strange names?
Or why do people change their names?
Americans seem to do this a fair bit.

With names like
Chad (Chad happens to be a country)
Rip
Thorn
Chuck
Apple
Peach
Paris (Capital of France)

Then they have this habit of adding in Jr to the suffix.
So Sammy Davis, and Sammy Davis Jr.
And it can go longer than that.
Sammy Davis the 3rd or 4th and so on.
It's like they could not think of any other name.
So they name them self after there farther.

Then there is the name John Smith.
Not that is is unusual.
But it is and has been used in getting hotel rooms for a one night stand.
Or a quickie as they say...

Put some more odd names if you got em.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 11, 06:23 AM 2010
Ohh just remembered one.

Moonbeam...
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 11, 06:26 AM 2010
will.i.am (William James Adams, Jr)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 11, 06:29 AM 2010
Some more names...

Ace
Star
Dollar
Link
Pluto
Spark
Light
Dark

Ohh there are many more.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 11, 04:13 PM 2010
Next door there is a couple who have breed and presented
the world with two children, a boy and a girl.


Names............ India,
     and............ Toby

( for those not from the Staffordshire region of England, specifically, the Potteries,
a Toby is a large handled drinking vessel known as a Toby Jug)

I say no more............... :-X
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 12, 02:52 AM 2010
Russian astronauts who return safely to Earth are given an apple as a welcome-home present.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 12, 02:53 AM 2010
You first parents of the human race, who ruined yourself for an apple, what might you not have done for a truffled turkey? JEAN-ANTHELME BRILLAT SAVARIN (1755-1826)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 13, 04:00 AM 2010
Most astronauts become two inches taller in space.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 13, 04:01 AM 2010
I'm not very interested in other planets. I like them where they are, in the sky. WH AUDEN (1907-73)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 14, 03:03 AM 2010
Cairo is Arabic for 'Mars'

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 14, 03:03 AM 2010
The eyes are the spoons of speech. ARABIC PROVERB

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 15, 03:50 AM 2010
The groundbreaking architect Frank Lloyd Wright built 484 buildings. He lived to be 92 and practised for 72 years
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 15, 03:51 AM 2010
A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his client to plant vines. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (1867-1959)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 16, 07:35 AM 2010
Frank Lloyd Wright first saw an electric light at the age of 20 when he went to Chicago.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 16, 07:36 AM 2010
Architecture is frozen music. GANAPATI STHAPATI

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 17, 03:41 AM 2010
Scrabble was invented by an unemployed architect called Alfred Butts.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 17, 03:42 AM 2010
In my experience, if you have to keep the lavatory door shut by extending your leg, it's modern architecture. NANCY BANKS-SMITH

   :D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 18, 03:00 AM 2010
The tango was invented in Argentina. It was originally devised as a dance between two men.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 18, 03:02 AM 2010
Argentina are the second best team in the world and there is no higher praise than that. KEVIN KEEGAN


(English Football Player who thought if U're a good player you can be a good manager. WRONG !)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 18, 03:31 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 18, 03:00 AM 2010
The tango was invented in Argentina. It was originally devised as a dance between two men.


Not to sure about that.
What I heard was the tango was used in the borios. (Brothels)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 19, 05:22 AM 2010
Artichokes are a kind of thistle.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 19, 05:23 AM 2010
These things are just plain annoying. After all the trouble you go to, you get about as much actual "food" out of eating an artichoke as you would from licking 30 or 40 postage stamps. Have the shrimp c***tail instead. MISS PIGGY  :D

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 08:02 AM 2010
Thistle is a form of plaster coating.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Bayes on Oct 19, 08:13 AM 2010
Contrary to popular belief, the light bulb was not invented by Edison but Joseph Swan (link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Swan), who received the patent about a year before Edison.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 08:46 AM 2010
Plaster of Paris.................

whats that all about!!??
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 08:49 AM 2010
Take only one tree to make a thousand matches.................

Only takes one match to burn a thousand trees!!!..............

;D

(Artic Monkeys i think)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 19, 09:02 AM 2010
Quote from: Bayes on Oct 19, 08:13 AM 2010
Contrary to popular belief, the light bulb was not invented by Edison but Joseph Swan (link:://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Swan), who received the patent about a year before Edison.

WoW died age 85, damn fine innings for that era  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 09:12 AM 2010
A farmers son if i remember wright from the documentary on the whole illuminating subject.

sorry boys!! ::)

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 09:55 AM 2010
If the speed of light is Soooooooooooooo fast....


how come it takes so long to change a light bulb!?? :-\
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 09:57 AM 2010
He who laughs last.... laughs the longest.



He He, he he, he he,
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 10:08 AM 2010
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out,
I only lock every other one.
I figure no matter how long somebody stands there
picking the locks, they are always locking three.
-- Elayne Boosler
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 19, 10:17 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 19, 09:55 AM 2010
If the speed of light is Soooooooooooooo fast....


how come it takes so long to change a light bulb!?? :-\

Good one.
That should be in the Humour section.
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 19, 10:21 AM 2010
"All for one... and one for All..."
Three Musketeers.

It could go in Quotes for the day.
But it also serves as proverb.

Or I could just say...

All is One...

And

One is all...and in all...

Message from the Divine. (Author Unknown)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 11:35 AM 2010
If love be the food of mankind








> whats for desert??
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 11:37 AM 2010
Scotish Proverb---

  Don't marry for money, you can borrow it cheaper. !!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 11:39 AM 2010
Originally bubble wrap was conceived as a wallpaper.
Since that did not work out, it was used as a wrapping material.
Every year enough bubble wrap is made to stretch it all the way to moon and back.




Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 19, 11:40 AM 2010
The name Pepsi came from the word "dyspepsia" since it
was originally thought to be a medicine against indigestion.

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 20, 04:29 AM 2010
The Antarctic is a continent entirely surrounded by oceans; the Arctic is an ocean almost entirely surrounded by continents.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 20, 04:30 AM 2010
The Arctic expresses the sum of all wisdom: silence. WALTER BAUER (1877-1960)

 
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 20, 04:11 PM 2010
If you scream in outer space- nobody can hear you!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 21, 08:39 AM 2010
Stinging nettles were brought to Britain by the Roman legions. They rubbed their joints with them to relieve the pain of arthritis.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 21, 08:39 AM 2010
I don't deserve this award, but then I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either. JACK BENNY (1894-1974)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 21, 06:08 PM 2010
Warning-- this post contains strong language.

Carnation  Milk 65 Years Ago ...This is   PRICELESS        
 
A little old lady from Wisconsin had worked in and   around her family dairy farms since she was old enough to  walk, with hours of hard work and little  compensation.

When canned Carnation Milk became available in  grocery stores in approximately the 1940s, she read an  advertisement offering $5,000 for the best  slogan. The  producers wanted a rhyme beginning With 'Carnation Milk is  best of all.'

She thought to herself, I   know all about milk and dairy farms. I can do this! She sent  in her entry, and several weeks later, a black limo pulled up in  front of her house.

A man got out and said, 'Carnation' LOVED your  entry so much! We are here to award you $2,000 even though we will  not be able to use it!'


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True story!!!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 03:59 AM 2010
The Golden Stool of the Ashanti people, said to have arrived from heaven in the 18th century, is treated with the same respect as the King.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 04:00 AM 2010
The moon moves slowly, but it crosses the town. ASHANTI PROVERB

Title: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 11:17 AM 2010
PLEASE DO NOT "GOOGLE" THIS

Hey guys, just a bit of Funn  :)

A small Riddle for you, but its only Funn if you don't search the answer

Obviously you can, but please don't ruin the Funn for others  :thumbsup:


Ok, here is the Riddle. 1st one to guess the correct answer wins nothing  :D




Riddle No1






Your home alone.

You have been all day.


This morning you had a Ã,£20 note in your pocket. Now its no longer there.

You try to find it for around 3hrs, then, you see it !

What is the FIRST THING you do ?


Answers please  :)
Title: Re: Riddle
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 22, 11:31 AM 2010
Stop Looking For It.

(or is looking for it the first thing you don't do?)
Title: Re: Riddle
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 11:34 AM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 22, 11:31 AM 2010
Stop Looking For It.

(or is looking for it the first thing you don't do?)


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Riddle's
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 11:38 AM 2010
OK, next Riddle !
Please no peeking at answers you may find online  :thumbsup:


Riddle No2



One day Charlie was found under a cliff dead. The police called Charlie's brother Sean who had witnessed the whole thing. This is what Sean said to the police: "I was taking a walk along the cliff, to find Charlie and his girlfriend fighting. I didn't want to interrupt so I stood behind a tree. Charlie was wearing a big leather jacket and had on gloves and jeans. He was also wearing black boots. That's when I saw Charlie pick up a rock, threatening to hit his girlfriend with it. That's when I approached him to tell him to stop. I must have startled him because he started running right off the cliff". The police immediately investigated where Charlie was fighting with his girlfriend. The police found the rock charlie was about to throw at his girlfriend, with fingerprints on it. Without scanning the fingerprints, The police immediately arrested Sean. Why?

Title: Re: Riddle's
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 22, 11:43 AM 2010
Because Charlie was wearing gloves, so he would not have left fingerprints.
Title: Re: Riddle's
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 11:52 AM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 22, 11:43 AM 2010
Because Charlie was wearing gloves, so he would not have left fingerprints.


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Riddle's
Post by: Fripper on Oct 22, 11:54 AM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 22, 11:43 AM 2010
Because Charlie was wearing gloves, so he would not have left fingerprints.

Man, you are to fast. Read my mind :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 11:54 AM 2010
Riddle No3


What common English word will describe a person or thing as not being found in any place and yet with no changes other than a space between syllables, will correctly describe that person or thing as being actually present at this very moment?

Title: Re: Riddle's
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 22, 12:00 PM 2010
Quote from: Fripper on Oct 22, 11:54 AM 2010
Man, you are to fast. Read my mind :D

I just happened to read it first.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 22, 12:01 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 11:54 AM 2010
Riddle No3


What common English word will describe a person or thing as not being found in any place and yet with no changes other than a space between syllables, will correctly describe that person or thing as being actually present at this very moment?



nowhere
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 12:02 PM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 22, 12:01 PM 2010
nowhere


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 12:04 PM 2010
Riddle No4



Mary's father has four daughters. Their names are Alice, Jane and Susan. What is the name of the fourth daughter?



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 22, 12:05 PM 2010
Okay, I'll take a break and give others a chance to see the riddles.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Oct 22, 12:12 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 12:04 PM 2010
Riddle No4



Mary's father has four daughters. Their names are Alice, Jane and Susan. What is the name of the fourth daughter?



Mary
? :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 12:13 PM 2010
Quote from: Fripper on Oct 22, 12:12 PM 2010
Mary
? :D



Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 12:14 PM 2010
If you feed me, I get bigger but if you let me drink, I will die. What am I?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 22, 02:09 PM 2010
A jelly.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 02:25 PM 2010
Incorrect answer  ;)


The correct answer was: Fire  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 02:29 PM 2010
Next Riddle !




A magician had a water glass that was filled to the top. Holding the glass above his head, he let it drop to the carpet without spilling a single drop of water. How could he manage to drop the glass from a height of six feet and not spill any water?





Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 22, 02:31 PM 2010
Unfortunately I just had the opportunity to come here today now.

I would love to be able to answer all that riddles (I simply love riddles  ;D)

Good work Twisteruk :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 22, 02:36 PM 2010
Ahah

Coincidence or not I think I've the answer in my hand, as I'm drinking juice from a glass of water  :LoL:

A glass of water can be filled of any drink, so I can have a glass of water filled with juice and let it drop without spill any water ^^

Still I don't know if this is the answer you're looking for  :P

Afonso
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 02:37 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 22, 02:31 PM 2010
Unfortunately I just had the opportunity to come here today now.

I would love to be able to answer all that riddles (I simply love riddles  ;D)

Good work Twisteruk :thumbsup:


thanks Buddy  :)

Your welcome to play as often as your able too  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 02:38 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 22, 02:36 PM 2010
Ahah

Coincidence or not I think I've the answer in my hand, as I'm drinking juice from a glass of water  :LoL:

A glass of water can be filled of any drink, so I can have a glass of water filled with juice and let it drop without spill any water ^^

Still I don't know if this is the answer you're looking for  :P

Afonso



Correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 02:41 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


I am a rock band. All of the members are dead. One was assinanted. What is the name?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 22, 04:22 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 22, 02:41 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


I am a rock band. All of the members are dead. One was assinanted. What is the name?




I don't know this one.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 23, 01:42 AM 2010
That would be the 4 presidents on mount rushmore.
(link:://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Mount_Rushmore_National_Memorial.jpg)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 23, 01:49 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Oct 23, 01:42 AM 2010
That would be the 4 presidents on mount rushmore.

Yep 100% agree with Thomas.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.. :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:31 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Oct 23, 01:42 AM 2010
That would be the 4 presidents on mount rushmore.

Quote from: furple on Oct 23, 01:49 AM 2010
Yep 100% agree with Thomas.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.. :)


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:55 AM 2010
The first recorded use of asphalt as a road building material was in Babylon in the reign of King Naboppolassar around 625 BC.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:56 AM 2010
Oh, beautiful for smoggy skies, insecticided grain; For strip-mined mountain's majesty above the asphalt plain. America, America, man sheds his waste on thee; And hides the pines with billboard signs, from sea to oily sea. GEORGE CARLIN

 
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 04:02 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


I never was but am always to be. No one ever saw me nor ever will. Yet I am the confidence of all to live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.


What am I ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:31 AM 2010
Belief
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 06:36 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:31 AM 2010
Belief

Incorrect ! (but on the right tracks chris !)

Correct answer: Tomorrow-Your Future  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 06:39 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



An apple begins with me and age too. I am in the midst of a man and foremost in every apprehension. You will find me in everyday and see me in all Autumns. It's a pity that you cannot see me in the air and yet it's so wonderful to be a part of the great Atlantic ocean! Guess what am I?



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:42 AM 2010
Y do we have to wait for the correct answer till tomorrow Twist?

I can take it, just give it to me now!! ;D


Cause, as we all know, tomorrow never comes,.......................and in second place is Santa Clause.

Answer on a plate please!! :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:43 AM 2010
Weather

Alt- Whether
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 06:45 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:42 AM 2010
Y do we have to wait for the correct answer till tomorrow Twist?

I can take it, just give it to me now!! ;D


Cause, as we all know, tomorrow never comes,.......................and in second place is Santa Clause.

Answer on a plate please!! :P


Coz I went to sleep  :D

Also I only post the answer after a correct or incorrect guess  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 06:46 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:43 AM 2010
Weather

Alt- Whether

Incorrect !

The Correct answer is: The Letter A  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 06:48 AM 2010
I like that one.

U didn't get the joke on *tomorrow*, or did u????????? :thumbsup:

I like this thread.

Keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 06:52 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


Which word becomes shorter even if you add 2 more letters to it?



Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 08:41 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 21, 08:39 AM 2010
I don't deserve this award, but then I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either. JACK BENNY (1894-1974)



I love this one  :xd:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 08:57 AM 2010
Short?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 08:58 AM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 08:57 AM 2010
Short?


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 09:00 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



If your sock drawer has 6 black socks, 4 brown socks, 8 white socks, and 2 tan socks, how many socks would you have to pull out in the dark to be sure you had a matching pair?





Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 09:11 AM 2010
5

:wink:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 09:12 AM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 09:11 AM 2010
5

:wink:


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 09:13 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


A large truck is crossing a bridge 1 mile long. The bridge can only hold 14000 lbs, which is the exact weight of the truck. The truck makes it half way across the bridge and stops. A bird lands on the truck. Does the bridge collapse? Give a reason.



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 23, 09:16 AM 2010
No it wouldn't because you have to subtract  the fuel that the truck would use to travel that distance.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 09:18 AM 2010
I didn't know this one :s

I really cracked my head without no answer  :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 09:24 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 23, 09:16 AM 2010
No it wouldn't because you have to subtract  the fuel that the truck would use to travel that distance.


Is the correct answer !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 09:28 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


The paragraph below is very unusual. How quickly can you find out what is so unusual about it?

"Gatsby was walking back from a visit down in Branton Hill's manufacturing district on a Saturday night. A busy day's traffic had had its noisy run; and with not many folks in sight, His Honour got along without having to stop to grasp a hand, or talk; for a mayor out of City Hall is a shining mark for any politician. And so, coming to Broadway, a booming bass drum and sounds of singing, told of a small Salvation Army unit carrying on amidst Broadway's night shopping crowds. Gatsby , walking towards that group, saw a youg girl, back toward him, just finishing a long, soulful oration ... "
The above passage is taken from the book "Gatsby" written by Ernest Vincent Wright in the late 1930's.


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 01:29 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 09:11 AM 2010
5

:wink:

Im sorry boys, but i have to stop u here.
Using the logic of a four year old, (remember the post of the elephant in the fridge?)
the stock answer to the sock riddle, is 2, (two).
Why i hear u ask?---cause the socks are pulled out in the dark, so u only need two sox!!

Loving this thread tho--- needle and cotton anyone!!!??? :twisted:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 01:52 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 23, 01:29 PM 2010
I'm sorry boys, but I have to stop you here.
Using the logic of a four year old, (remember the post of the elephant in the fridge?)
the stock answer to the sock riddle, is 2, (two).
Why I hear you ask?---cause the socks are pulled out in the dark, so you only need two sox!!

Loving this thread tho--- needle and cotton anyone!!!??? :twisted:

ha ha good one chris  :D !


Any thoughts on the latest Riddle ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 01:57 PM 2010
I was not the best at english but i recognise its missing something like a verb, a noun, a pronoun or something like that????

Its the grammar?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 02:06 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 23, 01:57 PM 2010
I was not the best at English but I recognise its missing something like a verb, a noun, a pronoun or something like that????

Its the grammar?


ooooooo Chris you are SO close !

Think smaller  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 23, 03:04 PM 2010
It's not this, is it?

"youg girl"

That's smaller.

I thought you must have made a typo.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:06 PM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 23, 03:04 PM 2010
It's not this, is it?

"youg girl"

That's smaller.

I thought you must have made a typo.

oooooops, yep typo !

1 more guess and I will reveal the answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 23, 03:12 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:55 AM 2010
The first recorded use of asphalt as a road building material was in Babylon in the reign of King Naboppolassar around 625 BC.



Amazing...

I think the Romans invented concrete.
But I am not sure when.

I also heard that the Egyptians invented batteries.

And we think we are modern...

Ahh then again.

We have the light bulb.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 23, 03:37 PM 2010
adjective?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:39 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 23, 03:37 PM 2010
Adjective?

Good efforts everyone, but no cigar this time !


Answer:

The letter "E" is the most commonly used letter in the English language, yet in the whole passage, there was no "E" used.


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:40 PM 2010
Ok next Riddle !


What row of numbers comes next in this series?
1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
13112221
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 03:41 PM 2010
As my English s*cks I can't answer such riddles  :(

But nice one, even if my English was perfect, I wouldn't figure it out ^^
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 03:41 PM 2010
1
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:43 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 03:41 PM 2010
As my English s*cks I can't answer such riddles  :(

But nice one, even if my English was perfect, I wouldn't figure it out ^^


No worries A3on, its just for Funn   :thumbsup:

Thanx for takin part  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:44 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 03:41 PM 2010
1

Is incorrect.

I will leave it up a while longer for you guys to work it out  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 03:44 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:40 PM 2010
Ok next Riddle !


What row of numbers comes next in this series?
1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
13112221
111


after that I stuck
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:46 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 03:44 PM 2010
after that I stuck


Is correct, so far ! More numbers needed  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 23, 04:00 PM 2010
Then I will try to get then all

Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 03:40 PM 2010
Ok next Riddle !


What row of numbers comes next in this series?
1
11
21
1211
111221
312211
13112221
111221211


I'm not sure of that 2
:P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 23, 04:03 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 23, 04:00 PM 2010
Then I will try to get then all

I'm not sure of that 2
:P


Good effort but only the first 3 digits are correct !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 03:51 AM 2010
Ok guys, here is the answer !


1113213211 After the first line, each line describes the previous line:
One One
Two Ones
One Two, One One
(and so on...)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 03:54 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


While exploring the wild highlands of Ireland, Robert was captured by goblins. Grumpy, the chief of the goblins told him he was allowed one final statement on which would hinge how he would die. If the statement he made was false, he would be boiled in water. If the statement were true, he would be fried in oil. Since Robert did not like either option, so he made a statement that forced the goblins to release him. What is the one statement he could make to save himself?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 24, 04:11 AM 2010
If u fry me in oil, i'll taste worse, than if u boil me in water.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 04:25 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 24, 04:11 AM 2010
If you fry me in oil, i'll taste worse, than if you boil me in water.


Almost chris !

Answer:
Robert said: "You will boil me in water." The goblins were faced with a dilemma. If they boil him in water, that would make his statement true, which means he should have been fried in oil. They can only fry him in oil if he makes a true statement, but if they do, it would make his final statement false. The goblins had no way our of their situation so they were forced to set Robert free.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 04:27 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



Six glasses are in a row. The first three are full of juice; the second three are empty. By moving only one glass, can you arrange them so, empty and full glasses alternate?


Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 04:46 AM 2010
Fred Astaire's real name was Frederick Austerlitz
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 04:47 AM 2010
I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance. I just put my feet in the air and move them around. FRED ASTAIRE (1899-1987
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 24, 05:29 AM 2010
 >:( ??? >:( ??? >:( ???

>:( >:( >:( ??? ??? ???

Pick up 2nd full glass and pour it into second empty glass!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 24, 05:40 AM 2010
Pour the juice from the second glass into the fifth glass,
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 05:53 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 24, 05:40 AM 2010
Pour the juice from the second glass into the fifth glass,



Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 24, 05:29 AM 2010
>:( ??? >:( ??? >:( ???

>:( >:( >:( ??? ??? ???

Pick up 2nd full glass and pour it into second empty glass!!



Is the corect answer !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 05:56 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


A man went on a trip with a fox, a goose, and a sack of corn. He came upon a stream which he had to cross and found a tiny boat to use to cross the stream. He could only take himself and one other - the fox, the goose, or the corn - at a time. He could not leave the fox alone with the goose or the goose alone with the corn. How does he get all safely over the stream?



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 24, 06:06 AM 2010
Take the goose over first and then come backââ,¬Â¦. Then take the fox over and bring the goose backââ,¬Â¦.Then take the corn over and come back alone to get the gooseââ,¬Â¦.and then take the goose over.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:08 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 24, 06:06 AM 2010
Take the goose over first and then come backââ,¬Â¦. Then take the fox over and bring the goose backââ,¬Â¦.Then take the corn over and come back alone to get the gooseââ,¬Â¦.and then take the goose over.


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:11 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



After teaching his class all about roman numerals (X = 10, IX=9 and so on) the teacher asked his class to draw a single continuous line and turn IX into 6. The only stipulation the teacher made was that the pen could not be lifted from the paper until the line was complete.




Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 24, 06:15 AM 2010
Draw an S in front of the IX and that spells SIX.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:19 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 24, 06:15 AM 2010
Draw an S in front of the IX and that spells SIX.

Correct once again  :thumbsup: !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:20 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


One night, a man and his wife were driving to a certain place. All of a sudden the car stopped. The man realized that he would need to pour some cold water into the carburetor. He asked his wife to sit inside the car and lock the doors, while he goes searching for the water. After sometime, when the man returns, he finds this wife dead in a pool of blood. Besides her, there lay a stranger with no clothes on his body. Who was the stranger and how did his wife die?



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 24, 06:28 AM 2010
I would probably say...that is wife was pregnant and died while having her baby.. while her husband was out looking for water.That would explain the blood and a new born is naked ofcourse.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:31 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 24, 06:28 AM 2010
I would probably say...that is wife was pregnant and died while having her baby.. while her husband was out looking for water.That would explain the blood and a new born is naked ofcourse.

Excellent furple ! Another correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:38 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



What English word is nine letters long, and can remain an English word at each step as you remove one letter at a time, right down to a single letter. List the letter you remove each time and the words that result at each step.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 11:15 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:38 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



What English word is nine letters long, and can remain an English word at each step as you remove one letter at a time, right down to a single letter. List the letter you remove each time and the words that result at each step.



Anyone ?
Or was this one a little too tricky  ;D ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 24, 11:58 AM 2010
This English vocabulary questions... I simply don't have a chance xD
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 12:30 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 24, 11:58 AM 2010
This English vocabulary questions... I simply don't have a chance xD

I apologise A3on

I will leave that one running, for anyone who wishes to crack it and will avoid such Riddles as best as is possible  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 12:32 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


Complete the last two in this sequence: 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5, 9=4, 10=3, 11=?, 12=?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 24, 12:38 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 12:32 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


Complete the last two in this sequence: 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5, 9=4, 10=3, 11=4, 12=5

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 01:01 PM 2010
Is Incorrect.


Try again ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 24, 01:22 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 12:32 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


Complete the last two in this sequence: 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5, 9=4, 10=3, 11=3, 12=5


Sorry I messed all up in my last answer.
I think I got it now :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Oct 24, 01:36 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 12:32 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


Complete the last two in this sequence: 1=3, 2=3, 3=5, 4=4, 5=4, 6=3, 7=5, 8=5, 9=4, 10=3, 11=2, 12=1

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 01:43 PM 2010
Is Incorrect.



The solution for both is 6, because that is the number of letters in the name of the numbers !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 01:50 PM 2010
Next Riddle !



Continue the series: o t t f f s s _ _ _

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 24, 03:42 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 01:50 PM 2010
Next Riddle !



Continue the series: o t t f f s s _ _ _



ent
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 03:46 PM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 24, 03:42 PM 2010
ent

Excellent Mikeo !

Its the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 03:47 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:38 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



What English word is nine letters long, and can remain an English word at each step as you remove one letter at a time, right down to a single letter. List the letter you remove each time and the words that result at each step.



I will leave this one running overnight (for me) and if no one cracks it I will reveal the answer in the morning  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 24, 05:08 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 03:46 PM 2010
Excellent Mikeo !

Its the correct answer  :thumbsup:

Can you please explain the logic? :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 24, 07:46 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 24, 05:08 PM 2010
Can you please explain the logic? :)

I guess I should have explained it when I answered.

The sequence is the first letter of the numbers from one to ten.

   o t t f f s s _ _ _

So the last 3 are:

(E)ight
(N)ine
(T)en
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 24, 08:09 PM 2010
I see..

Thank you Mikeo ;)
And good thinking !

Afonso
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 24, 08:38 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 24, 06:38 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



What English word is nine letters long, and can remain an English word at each step as you remove one letter at a time, right down to a single letter. List the letter you remove each time and the words that result at each step.

Startling
-l starting
-t staring
-a string
-r sting
-t sing
-g sin
-s in
-n i
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 24, 09:02 PM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 24, 08:38 PM 2010
Startling
-l starting
-t staring
-a string
-r sting
-t sing
-g sin
-s in
-n i

That's tough to find. I'll bet there must be others too.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 24, 09:21 PM 2010
Splatters

-s splatter         
-s platter
-p latter
-t later
-r late
-l ate
-e at
-t a



Splitting

-l spitting
-p sitting
-t siting
-i sting
-s ting
-g tin
-t in
-n I

and probably many more :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bazeegar on Oct 24, 10:06 PM 2010
"H A B I T" is a difficult thing to try to lose
If you drop "H", you have "A BIT"
If you drop "A", you still have a "BIT"
And if you drop "B", you still stick with "IT" !!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 24, 11:30 PM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Oct 24, 07:46 PM 2010
I guess I should have explained it when I answered.

The sequence is the first letter of the numbers from one to ten.

   o t t f f s s _ _ _

So the last 3 are:

(E)ight
(N)ine
(T)en

? ???

You lost me.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 12:34 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Oct 24, 11:30 PM 2010
? ???

You lost me.

Thomas o=one t=two t=three f=four f=five s=six s=seven_ _ _

I hope that clears it up. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 04:23 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 24, 08:38 PM 2010
Startling
-l starting
-t staring
-a string
-r sting
-t sing
-g sin
-s in
-n i


Well done Furple, correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 05:16 AM 2010
Try This Riddle !


What Level do you get to ?


link:://:.deathball.net/notpron/ (link:://:.deathball.net/notpron/)




Please post your progress !



Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 05:27 AM 2010
The Afrikaans for 'astrology' is sterrewiggelary.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 05:28 AM 2010
That we can think of no mechanism for astrology is relevant but unconvincing. No mechanism was known, for example, for continental drift when it was proposed by Wegener. Nevertheless, we see that Wegener was right, and those who objected on the grounds of unavailable mechanism were wrong. CARL SAGAN (1934-96)

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:22 AM 2010
I'm stuck on level 6  :(

I'm guessing it may have something to do with the webpage source code. It's all gibbley goosh to me though. :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 06:29 AM 2010
Im not a coder.
Please Furple, how do u get to level three?

Am i searching for a code with the word up in it?
I tried closing with keyboard commands, tried searching for *up* url, tried save as picture and zoomed in, tried adjusting colour/contrast/all other stuff.

Can u give us a clue, then i'll know what sort of thing im looking for, i have read the hints & tips.
Chris
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:36 AM 2010
look above in the address bar and you will see level 2. Just type in level 3 and hit enter. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 06:37 AM 2010
did that said no results for the search.
Virgin results came back
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:42 AM 2010
make sure your browsers popup blocker isn't hindering in anyway.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:46 AM 2010
Can someone help me out and explain to me what ASCII Code is and what it looks like? :lol:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Oct 25, 06:48 AM 2010
I'm stuck at level 5..

Edit: Meant the level 5 ;)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 06:48 AM 2010
I'm not a coder.

How you find username and password?
Do you search at Google for :.notpron/username/password (link:://:.notpron/username/password)     ??


Me 2 fripper
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 06:51 AM 2010
Do we have to join the forum u think??
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:52 AM 2010
ok guys for level 4 just look under the lamp and what do you see?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 06:53 AM 2010
switch?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:55 AM 2010
a little lower on the desk.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 06:56 AM 2010
Can someone confirm if this is ASCII Code?


<p align="center"><font color="#000000">108 105 108 107

    117 111 114 104</font></p>
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Oct 25, 06:57 AM 2010
Chrisbis
You see some code under the lamp?

It is morse code, google it.

I am now at level 5
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 07:01 AM 2010
Yay.. :)Ok finally made it to level 7
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 07:07 AM 2010
I did wonder. cheers mate
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 25, 07:14 AM 2010
Through to level 8 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 07:29 AM 2010
where do u put the source code chaps??
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 25, 08:11 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 05:16 AM 2010
Try This Riddle !


What Level do you get to ?


link:://:.deathball.net/notpron/ (link:://:.deathball.net/notpron/)




Please post your progress !

When this game went out there was a competition to the ones who reached lvl 50 first.
The winner would work for Microsoft in some high position :)

I know that game and I already passed it all.
It's a really nice "game" to play :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 09:04 AM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 25, 08:11 AM 2010
When this game went out there was a competition to the ones who reached lvl 50 first.
The winner would work for Microsoft in some high position :)

I know that game and I already passed it all.
It's a really nice "game" to play :D


Yes, I loved it too  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 04:35 PM 2010
Howz everyone doing  ;D ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 25, 04:41 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 04:35 PM 2010
Howz everyone doing  ;D ?

Sorry I've to take this opportunity to improve my english.

What does that sentence means?
Shouldn't it be :
How's everyone going?
or
What is everyone doing?
:P

Afonso
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 25, 04:47 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 25, 04:41 PM 2010
Sorry I've to take this opportunity to improve my English.

What does that sentence means?
Shouldn't it be :
How's everyone going?
or
What is everyone doing?
:P

Afonso



Yes, how is everyone going is virtually the same as asking How is everyone doin.....in this context  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 25, 05:04 PM 2010
In today's modern usage of the English language, those phrases are quite often given new means.

Hence, doing, going, being, living, feeling, and many others,
are truly intended to enquire(ask) about the current (or just pass) status of your Physical/Emotional/Location .

Here's one from my local dialect>>

Watch it cox, hows it hanging?

Means- How are u, and what are you currently doing in your life?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 25, 05:46 PM 2010
Thank you very much Twister and Chris :D

I saw sentences like that already, but I always wondered what were they asking  :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 03:53 AM 2010
A local phrase where I live is,


I had a crease of a weekend


Meaning, my weekend was awesome/fun/brilliant etc etc
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 04:05 AM 2010
The footprints of the 12 astronauts who walked on the moon are still there. There is no weather on the moon
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 04:05 AM 2010
Provide me with ships or proper sails for the celestial atmosphere and there will be men there, too, who do not fear the appalling distance. JOHANNES KEPLER (1571-1630)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 26, 04:51 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 04:05 AM 2010
The footprints of the 12 astronauts who walked on the moon are still there. There is no weather on the moon

Ahh, yeah...
But did they go to the moon?
Documentary - Moon Landing Hoax - Conspiracy Theory - part (1)
Documentary - Moon Landing Hoax - Conspiracy Theory - part (1) (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5MVVtFYTSo#)

Hmmm....

I know the Russians have sent probes there.
The funny thing about these conspiracy theorys is.
That they never question what the Russians did.
First man in space.
First EVA.
First Dog/Dogs in space.
First probe in space (Sputnik)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 05:59 AM 2010
Man u crease me up!!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 06:17 AM 2010
Im gonna reply BEFORE I watch that Vid Thomas  :)


The reason I am sure they went to the Moon is because there is still an experiment running from the Appolo Missions.

Every day a Laser Beam hits the surface of the Moon. The Target ? Laser Reflectors (or the sort)
The reason for this is to see how far the Moon has moved out of its Orbit amongst other things

(The Moon moves approx 2cm away from Earth every year)

So thats my current opinion, now to watch the Movie !

Thanx Thomas  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 06:23 AM 2010
Ok, i know they went to the moon....................
......................................................but where's the cheese for the proof!!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: A3on on Oct 26, 06:34 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 06:23 AM 2010
Ok, I know they went to the moon....................
......................................................but where's the cheese for the proof!!

Ahaha
;D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 06:39 AM 2010
I remember staying up all night with my dad, on the first moon landing.

Was fantastic times.
I think i was 8 at the time. ::)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 26, 07:38 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 06:39 AM 2010
I remember staying up all night with my dad, on the first moon landing.

Was fantastic times.
I think I was 8 at the time. ::)

Ya...
Must of been about 6 at the time.
We had a black and white tv.
Stayed up late.
Was amazing.
Watching history unfold.

Be interesting to see what happens when the Chinese land there.

Things like that.
Got me to like Star Trek.
Doctor Who
And many other SciFi series.


Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 07:43 AM 2010
Will the Chinese take a WOK with them?? :twisted:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 07:44 AM 2010
I watched  :)

Im not convinced, but am open minded

Read here for a reaction to those Hoax claims




link:://:.braeunig.us/space/hoax.htm (link:://:.braeunig.us/space/hoax.htm)




Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 10:16 AM 2010
Hey guys any Updates on the current Riddle ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 10:22 AM 2010
Its not really a riddle, more a global puzzle/trap door - for IT guys and coders.
Im stuck on the ALTernate code (ASCII), as im know sure phat to search 5?

Thunderbirds are not go at this time, as Vergil is stuck on the launch pad,
and the pilot light has gone out!!

(where's Wallace and Grommit wen u need 'em eh?)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 11:04 AM 2010
Would you prefer to go back to the usual Riddles ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 12:01 PM 2010
pretty please!!

the other can run in parallel (maybe a sep thread topic- no chocolate tho, gets over the keys)

(put it with the time travel.................................................................................er)

sea what i did there, can u guess wot it is yet? :-*
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 12:15 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 12:01 PM 2010
Pretty please!!

the other can run in parallel (maybe a sep thread topic- no chocolate tho, gets over the keys)

(put it with the time travel.................................................................................er)

sea what I did there, can you guess wot it is yet? :-*

LOL

U're humor is too advanced for me Chris  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 12:36 PM 2010
Ok Next Riddle !



What comes twice in a week but once in a year?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 12:49 PM 2010
e
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 12:51 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 12:49 PM 2010
E


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:


Nice one Chris  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 12:54 PM 2010
Next Riddle !



Four men were in a boat on the lake. The boat turns over, and all four men sink to the bottom of the lake, yet not a single man got wet! Why?




Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 01:09 PM 2010
cause its a lake of something other than water??

Maybe, jelly, or polystrene?? :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 26, 01:54 PM 2010
They were all married?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 01:54 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 26, 01:54 PM 2010
They were all married?


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup: !


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 26, 01:57 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 01:54 PM 2010

Is the correct answer  :thumbsup: !


???
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 02:06 PM 2010
Next Riddle !



pete was found dead in his library.his fore head was resting on the keys of his tape recorder;a pool of blood lay on the desk beside him.from the door,sarah could see that pete's right hand covered the gun and that a bullet had entered his right temple.sarah removed the tape recorder from under pete's head and pressed the play button.a voice said,"this is pete speaking.i am not going to go on with a long winded farewell.i'm tired of life and all its anguish.i'll see you on the other side,wherever that maybe."there was a gunshot and the sound of his head hitting the tape recorder keys,followed by a click indicating the recorder had been shut off.sarah was certain that someone else had imitated pete's voice and made this recording to sound like a suicide.

Why does sarah suspect murder???

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 02:15 PM 2010
Cause Pete was right handed, and the gun was still in his hand,
so he could not have turned the tape machine off after firing the gun.

And he would have been dead.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 02:30 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 02:15 PM 2010
Cause Pete was right handed, and the gun was still in his hand, so he could not have turned the tape machine off.

Virtually correct Chris, well done  :thumbsup:


The stated answer is:

Because she didn't have to press rewind on the tape. If it was suicide it would be stopped after the shot, not before the'suicide note'
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 02:33 PM 2010
How spendid.

Mr Green, with the lead pipe in the Dining Room.

Or was it Miss Scarlet!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 03:24 PM 2010
Next Riddle !



I turn polar bears white
and I will make you cry.
I make guys have to pee
and girls comb their hair.
I make celebrities look stupid
and normal people look like celebrities.
I turn pancakes brown
and make your champagne bubble.
If you squeeze me, I'll pop.
If you look at me, you'll pop.

Can you guess the riddle?


97% of Harvard graduates can not figure this riddle out, but 84% of kindergarten students were able to figure this out in 6 minutes or less. Can you guess the correct answer?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 26, 04:04 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 03:24 PM 2010

Can you guess the riddle? NO


84 % of kindergarten students were able to figure this out in 6 minutes or less. Can you guess the correct answer? NO


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 04:08 PM 2010
sunshine?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 04:08 PM 2010
Well done Furple, that is the correct answer !


Although Time and Pressure have been touted as possible answers too  ;)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 04:09 PM 2010
Has anyone seen a missing riddle round here aywhere?

I put it down a second ago, and now it disapp...ed


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 26, 04:16 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 04:08 PM 2010
Sunshine?

Well chrisbis, now that we know you are in kindergarten  ;D, maybe you could explain the answer to the rest of us Harvard graduates  :question:.

Even with the answer, I don't get it.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 04:38 PM 2010
Sunshine is not the correct answer.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 26, 04:51 PM 2010
It seams I have been duped.
The correct answer was NO.

Y bother asking the question, is probably what the kindergarden kids said!!

R well, back to the under________________-score.

Next Riddle please>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 26, 07:22 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 26, 04:38 PM 2010
Sunshine is not the correct answer.

My apologies, chrisbis.

I should learn to read.

The post after yours said it was the correct answer, but it wasn't directed to you, but to Furple.

Sorry.  >:(
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 04:39 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



Brian bought a bag of apples on Saturday, and he ate a third of them. On Sunday he ate half of the remaining apples. He ate one more on Monday and one more on Tuesday, and then ate half of the remaining apples on Wednesday. On Thursday he looked in the bag and saw that there was just one apple left. How many apples did the bag have to begin with?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Oct 27, 04:52 AM 2010
12
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 27, 04:54 AM 2010
Hmm, is that like the Irish joke?

Say this in an Irish accent.

"If ya can guess how many ferrets I have in da bag.
I'll give ya all three of em.."

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 04:56 AM 2010
Quote from: Fripper on Oct 27, 04:52 AM 2010
12


Well done Fripper, correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 04:56 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Oct 27, 04:54 AM 2010
Hmm, is that like the Irish joke?

Say this in an Irish accent.

"If ya can guess how many ferrets I have in da bag.
I'll give ya all three of em.."



lol  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 04:58 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?




Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:00 AM 2010
The Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) was kidnapped as a child and brought up by his uncle Joerge, a Danish admiral.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:01 AM 2010
When I was kidnapped, my parents snapped into action. They rented out my room. WOODY ALLEN

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:03 AM 2010
Markets
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 27, 05:06 AM 2010
 :lol: That's a real old one...


A postage stamp.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:09 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 27, 05:06 AM 2010
:LoL: That's a real old one...


A postage stamp.


Is the correct old answer  :D  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:09 AM 2010
OO well  done furple-- well remembered.

I was going for the --- corning the market approach.


More please Mr Twister!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:12 AM 2010
I have one for u guys.


What has seconds, but not minutes or hours or days or weeks?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 27, 05:15 AM 2010
I do...but then again I eat way too much ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:15 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:12 AM 2010
I have one for you guys.


What has seconds, but not minutes or hours or days or weeks?

A boxing Ring ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:16 AM 2010
Funny! ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:17 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:15 AM 2010
A boxing Ring ?

Good anwser.

Not the one i have, but very good.

Let u have that one, can u think of the other answer?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:24 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:15 AM 2010
A boxing Ring ?


It was degree's of rotation

as in 359"  59seconds (just before 360")
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 05:29 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:24 AM 2010

It was degree's of rotation

as in 359"  59seconds (just before 360")


Ah good one  :) !


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 06:12 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


At a recent trial in Justiceville, the prosecutor, Mr. Jones, called five witnesses to the stand, after which the defense attorney, Ms. Smith, called five more witnesses. From this information and the clues, can you determine the first name (one is Diane) and last name (one is Anderson) and occupation (one is an accountant) of each of the ten witnesses and the order in which they testified?

- The five called to the stand by Mr. Jones were, in no particular order: Kathy, Mark, Mr. Ducklow, Ms. Olson, and the computer programmer.
- Ms. Smith's five witnesses were, in no particular order: John, Sandra, Ms. Fuller, Mr. Simpson and the secretary.
- Neither Mark nor Kathy is the pilot.
- Mary testified just before Miller, who was before the author, but not just before.
- John is not the teacher.
- Thompson, who is not Mary, testified just before the dentist.
- The mechanic, who was not on the stand first, testified before McNeil, but not just before.
- Frank testified just before the teacher who was just before Ms. Fuller.
- The bank teller testified before Zimmer, but not just before.
- Anne, who is a musician, testified just before Williams and just after the pilot.
- The computer programmer was not just before the secretary.
- Ms. Smith did not call Glenn or Betty.
- Mark testified before Betty, but not just before.

Please Order them: First Name, Last Name, Occupation

1st Witness
2nd Witness
3rd Witness
4th Witness
5th Witness
6th Witness
7th Witness
8th Witness
9th Witness
10th Witness
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bayes on Oct 27, 07:05 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Oct 26, 01:57 PM 2010
???

I had to think about this one too.  :)

The puzzle was: Four men were in a boat on the lake. The boat turns over, and all four men sink to the bottom of the lake, yet not a single man got wet! Why?

The answer "they were all married" is correct because "single" means "not married".

So if you replace "single" by "not married" you get:

Four men were in a boat on the lake. The boat turns over, and all four men sink to the bottom of the lake, yet not a (not married) man got wet! Why?

So the only way this could be true is if they were all married.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 27, 08:15 AM 2010
Quote from: Bayes on Oct 27, 07:05 AM 2010
I had to think about this one too.  :)

The puzzle was: Four men were in a boat on the lake. The boat turns over, and all four men sink to the bottom of the lake, yet not a single man got wet! Why?

The answer "they were all married" is correct because "single" means "not married".

So if you replace "single" by "not married" you get:

Four men were in a boat on the lake. The boat turns over, and all four men sink to the bottom of the lake, yet not a (not married) man got wet! Why?

So the only way this could be true is if they were all married.


I don't know why but I found that riddle pretty easy.
In the same moment I ready it I knew the answer.

Maybe because I try to keep stuff simple, as I'm not english :)

Afonso
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 10:58 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 06:12 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


At a recent trial in Justiceville, the prosecutor, Mr. Jones, called five witnesses to the stand, after which the defense attorney, Ms. Smith, called five more witnesses. From this information and the clues, can you determine the first name (one is Diane) and last name (one is Anderson) and occupation (one is an accountant) of each of the ten witnesses and the order in which they testified?

- The five called to the stand by Mr. Jones were, in no particular order: Kathy, Mark, Mr. Ducklow, Ms. Olson, and the computer programmer.
- Ms. Smith's five witnesses were, in no particular order: John, Sandra, Ms. Fuller, Mr. Simpson and the secretary.
- Neither Mark nor Kathy is the pilot.
- Mary testified just before Miller, who was before the author, but not just before.
- John is not the teacher.
- Thompson, who is not Mary, testified just before the dentist.
- The mechanic, who was not on the stand first, testified before McNeil, but not just before.
- Frank testified just before the teacher who was just before Ms. Fuller.
- The bank teller testified before Zimmer, but not just before.
- Anne, who is a musician, testified just before Williams and just after the pilot.
- The computer programmer was not just before the secretary.
- Ms. Smith did not call Glenn or Betty.
- Mark testified before Betty, but not just before.

Please Order them: First Name, Last Name, Occupation

1st Witness
2nd Witness
3rd Witness
4th Witness
5th Witness
6th Witness
7th Witness
8th Witness
9th Witness
10th Witness




Any takers ?
Or did I crank it up too far  :o
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Oct 27, 12:23 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:12 AM 2010
I have one for you guys.


What has seconds, but not minutes or hours or days or weeks?

A duel.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 27, 02:58 PM 2010
1 Mark .......Anderson....... computer programmer
2 Kathy...... Thompson...... mechanic
3 Betty....... Olson............ dentist
4 Glenn...... Ducklow........ pilot
5 Anne........ McNeil .........musician
6 Mary...... ..Williams .......secretary
7 John ........Miller............bank teller
8 Frank .......Simpson.......accountant
9 Sandra..... Zimmer.......teacher
10 Diane .....Fuller.......... author
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 03:44 PM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 27, 02:58 PM 2010
1 Mark .......Anderson....... computer programmer
2 Kathy...... Thompson...... mechanic
3 Betty....... Olson............ dentist
4 Glenn...... Ducklow........ pilot
5 Anne........ McNeil .........musician
6 Mary...... ..Williams .......secretary
7 John ........Miller............bank teller
8 Frank .......Simpson.......accountant
9 Sandra..... Zimmer.......teacher
10 Diane .....Fuller.......... author



Good effort furple !



The printed answer is:


Order..........First Name..Last Name..Occupation

1st Witness....Mark........Thompson...BankTeller
2nd Witness....Kathy.......Anderson...Dentist
3rd Witness....Betty.......Zimmer.....Programmer
4th Witness....Glenn.......Ducklow....Mechanic
5th Witness....Mary........Olson......Accountant
6th Witness....Frank.......Miller.....Secretary
7th Witness....Sandra......McNeil.....Teacher
8th Witness....Diane.......Fuller.....Pilot
9th Witness....Anne........Simpson....Musician
10th Witness...John........Williams...Author


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 04:12 PM 2010
Ok next Riddle !



What is the next number in the series: 1...2...5...14...41...122...?



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 27, 04:42 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 03:44 PM 2010


Good effort furple !



The printed answer is:


Order..........First Name..Last Name..Occupation

1st Witness....Mark........Thompson...BankTeller



2nd Witness....Kathy.......Anderson...Dentist
3rd Witness....Betty.......Zimmer.....Programmer
4th Witness....Glenn.......Ducklow....Mechanic
5th Witness....Mary........Olson......Accountant
6th Witness....Frank.......Miller.....Secretary
7th Witness....Sandra......McNeil.....Teacher
8th Witness....Diane.......Fuller.....Pilot
9th Witness....Anne........Simpson....Musician
10th Witness...John........Williams...Author




I was way off... :lol:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 27, 04:45 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 27, 04:12 PM 2010
Ok next Riddle !



What is the next number in the series: 1...2...5...14...41...122...?





365. To get there...you x3 and -1 on the previous number.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 27, 05:31 PM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 27, 04:45 PM 2010
365. To get there...you x3 and -1 on the previous number.

Looks reasonable to me Furple
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 03:19 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Oct 27, 04:45 PM 2010
365. To get there...you x3 and -1 on the previous number.


Excellent ! Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 04:31 AM 2010
The Oxford English Dictionary takes 9,000 words to describe the 45 different meanings of the word 'at'.

:o
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 04:32 AM 2010
We used to think that if we knew one, we knew two, because one and one are two. We are finding that we must learn a great deal more about 'and.' SIR ARTHUR EDDINGTON (1882-1944)

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 08:12 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



Ali baba wanted to kill only the gang boss hiding in one of the forty Jars.
the jars were in a row ( 1 to 40 ),and each 8 jars have the same color.
the blue jars were in the middle.
the white were right to the red.
the yellow were left to the black.
the last jar was not black
As the Boss hates the black color , he left 10 jars in between.

In which Jar was the Boss? which No., and which color?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Oct 28, 09:07 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 08:12 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



Ali baba wanted to kill only the gang boss hiding in one of the forty Jars.
the jars were in a row ( 1 to 40 ),and each 8 jars have the same color.
the blue jars were in the middle.
the white were right to the red.
the yellow were left to the black.
the last jar was not black
As the Boss hates the black color , he left 10 jars in between.

In which Jar was the Boss? which No., and which color?


I know this is not the answer, but perhaps if he just said Open Sesame.
He might find the right person.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 01:24 PM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Oct 28, 09:07 AM 2010
I know this is not the answer, but perhaps if he just said Open Sesame.
He might find the right person.


Hmmmmm I like Sesame  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 01:25 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 08:12 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



Ali baba wanted to kill only the gang boss hiding in one of the forty Jars.
the jars were in a row ( 1 to 40 ),and each 8 jars have the same color.
the blue jars were in the middle.
the white were right to the red.
the yellow were left to the black.
the last jar was not black
As the Boss hates the black color , he left 10 jars in between.

In which Jar was the Boss? which No., and which color?



Any Takers ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: A3on on Oct 28, 01:33 PM 2010
27 red
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 01:38 PM 2010
Quote from: A3on on Oct 28, 01:33 PM 2010
27 red

Is the correct answer !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 01:40 PM 2010
Near two score & ten years since we began,
an integral meshing of god and man.
From six came twelve; three were lost;
Three more nearly paid the cost.
Those who dared to dream where eagles soar -
after 17 they said, "No more."

What am I ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 28, 02:55 PM 2010
Nato?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 28, 04:20 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 28, 02:55 PM 2010
Nato?


Nope not Nato buddy :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 28, 05:08 PM 2010
Apollo space missions
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 03:53 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 28, 05:08 PM 2010
Apollo space missions


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup: !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bayes on Oct 29, 03:59 AM 2010
Twister, hope you don't mind me posting one:

    As I was going to St Ives
    I met a man with seven wives
    Each wife had seven sacks
    Each sack had seven cats
    Each cat had seven kits
    Kits, cats, sacks, wives
    How many were going to St Ives?

I haven't read through the whole thread, so apologies if it's already been posted.  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 04:01 AM 2010
Quote from: Bayes on Oct 29, 03:59 AM 2010
Twister, hope you don't mind me posting one:

    As I was going to St Ives
    I met a man with seven wives
    Each wife had seven sacks
    Each sack had seven cats
    Each cat had seven kits
    Kits, cats, sacks, wives
    How many were going to St Ives?

I haven't read through the whole thread, so apologies if it's already been posted.  :)

Of course not Bayes, your always welcome to come join in as is anyone  :)


Answer: One
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:01 AM 2010
None. Just U Bayes !!
;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bayes on Oct 29, 04:15 AM 2010
It's a bit ambiguous, I would tend to agree with Twister and say 1, but it could be zero because it says "kits, cats, sacks, wives", which doesn't include the narrator. Also, we don't KNOW that they weren't going to St. Ives, maybe I (or the narrator) happened to pass them going in the same direction (instead of them going the opposite way as we assume when we say the answer is 1), after all, with all those sacks and cats, they're probably moving more slowly than me!

And another thing - which St. Ives are we talking about? as far as I know there are 2 (one in Cornwall and one in Cambridgeshire), so maybe I'm going to the one in Cornwall and they're going to Cambridgeshire (or vice-versa), which case the answer would be 7x7.... + 1.

So I would say - more information is needed, we don't know the answer.  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 04:23 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



There are two coins in an opaque bag. They are identical except one is a heads and a tail; the other has two heads. What are your odds of getting two heads if you withdraw one coin at random, place it face down on the desk, and continue by doing the same with the second coin?

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 04:27 AM 2010
Athens is the only city in Europe where the air is cleaner inside than outside
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 04:28 AM 2010
The Parthenon is really only a farmyard over which someone put a roof; colonnades and sculptures were added because there were people in Athens who happened to be working and wanted to express themselves. PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)

 
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:34 AM 2010
Quote from: Bayes on Oct 29, 04:15 AM 2010
It's a bit ambiguous, I would tend to agree with Twister and say 1, but it could be zero because it says "kits, cats, sacks, wives", which doesn't include the narrator. Also, we don't KNOW that they weren't going to St. Ives, maybe I (or the narrator) happened to pass them going in the same direction (instead of them going the opposite way as we assume when we say the answer is 1), after all, with all those sacks and cats, they're probably moving more slowly than me!

And another thing - which St. Ives are we talking about? as far as I know there are 2 (one in Cornwall and one in Cambridgeshire), so maybe I'm going to the one in Cornwall and they're going to Cambridgeshire (or vice-versa), which case the answer would be 7x7.... + 1.



So I would say - more information is needed, we don't know the answer.  :)

I like the complexity of Ur thinking Bayes..... but consider this also, which I NEARLY posted as my answer>>>>>>>>>

The last line in Ur riddle is; How many were going to ST.Ives.

Begs the Q. How many what? People/Persons/Cats/Kits/Sacks/Wives.

If people in the First person intended, then yes its one, cause its the person asking the question, You.
If persons in the second tense, then the answer in None, since its just You, (as in 'AS I WAS Going To St. Ives)
If the variant/array from either Wives/and/Cats/and/Sacks/and/Kits then its None too as as u correctly state, neither of them have stated their exact destination!!

Brilliant- love this world don't U?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:36 AM 2010
! in 5 i think Twist.

Or 20% chance. ???
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 04:38 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:36 AM 2010
! in 5 I think Twist.

Or 20% chance. ???


Is Incorrect Chris  :o


I will leave it a while longer  :)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:39 AM 2010
His mouth is a no-go area. It's like kissing the Berlin Wall
- Helena Bonhem Carter on Woody Allen
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bayes on Oct 29, 04:45 AM 2010
Hmm... these probability problems can be tricky. Intuitively, the answer would seem to be 0.5. You are guaranteed at least one head (because of the 2 headed coin) and the other coin has a 50% chance of heads coming up.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:57 AM 2010
In situations like this, one has to list all the possible outcomes.

What do we know- 2 coins. Coin A has Heads/Heads faces, .....Coin B has Heads/Tails faces

The share of the coins face is>

Coin A...........Heads
Coin B...........Heads

Or Coin A......Heads
     Coin B......Tails

Or Coin B.....Heads
     Coin A.....Heads

Or Coin B.....Tails
    Coin A..... Heads


Total number of possible outcomes is 4
Number of double head chances      is 2

Therefore a 2 in 4 chance, which is 1 in 2 chance, 50% ??? or is it 33 %
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 05:23 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 29, 04:57 AM 2010
In situations like this, one has to list all the possible outcomes.

What do we know- 2 coins. Coin A has Heads/Heads faces, .....Coin B has Heads/Tails faces

The share of the coins face is>

Coin A...........Heads
Coin B...........Heads

Or Coin A......Heads
    Coin B......Tails

Or Coin B.....Heads
    Coin A.....Heads

Or Coin B.....Tails
   Coin A..... Heads


Total number of possible outcomes is 4
Number of double head chances      is 2

Therefore a 2 in 4 chance, which is 1 in 2 chance, 50% ??? or is it 33 %




Quote from: Bayes on Oct 29, 04:45 AM 2010
Hmm... these probability problems can be tricky. Intuitively, the answer would seem to be 0.5. You are guaranteed at least one head (because of the 2 headed coin) and the other coin has a 50% chance of heads coming up.


Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 04:23 AM 2010


There are two coins in an opaque bag. They are identical except one is a heads and a tail; the other has two heads. What are your odds of getting two heads if you withdraw one coin at random, place it face down on the desk, and continue by doing the same with the second coin?




don't forget these are Riddles !


The correct answer is 0%


because if you place them both face down, you'll have 1 tail up and 1 head up  ;D










Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bayes on Oct 29, 05:28 AM 2010
D'oh!  :twisted:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 05:29 AM 2010
Ur Twisting My Melons Man!!!!!


Tricky more like!! ;)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 05:30 AM 2010
lol @Bayes  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 05:31 AM 2010
@ Bayes.

"Its semantics Jim, but not as we know it!"

Faces, heads..................its all arses round 'ere these days!!!!! :xd: :love:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 05:45 AM 2010
Next Riddle !



Steve goes to a Home Improvement store. He asks the clerk, "How much is 1?" The clerk replies, "Just 50 cents,sir." Ralph then asks the clerk, "Well, how is 2?" The clerk answers with, "Still, just 50 cents, sir." Then Ralph asks the clerk, "Okay, so how mush is 6?" The clerk smiles and says, "Fifty cents, sir, same as before."

So, if Steve pays $1.50 for 126, what did he buy?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 06:01 AM 2010
Numbers on a board.
The number 1...............and
The number 2..............and
The number 6.........................like for his house number

126 Lets Be Avenue!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 06:04 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 29, 06:01 AM 2010
Numbers on a board.
The number 1...............and
The number 2..............and
The number 6.........................like for his house number

126 Lets Be Avenue!!


Is the correct answer !

Nice one chris  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 06:07 AM 2010
Reminds me of the Two Ronneys sketch in the Iron mongers.

Fork candles (four candles)  (fork handles)!!!!!!!

Got any "P"'s............. any Peas??

U seen it?? ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 06:09 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Oct 29, 06:07 AM 2010
Reminds me of the Two Ronneys sketch in the Iron mongers.

Fork candles (four candles)  (fork handles)!!!!!!!

Got any "P"'s............. any Peas??

U seen it?? ;D

Indeed I have !

Thats my Fav 2R's Sketch  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Bayes on Oct 29, 06:14 AM 2010
Classic.  ;D

Two Ronnies - Four Candles (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbvCRkl_4U#)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 29, 06:16 AM 2010
Ah nice one Bayes  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Oct 29, 06:23 AM 2010
REALLY ENJOYED WATCHIN THAT AGAIN............. thanks Bayes.

Fab stuff. :P
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 30, 03:46 AM 2010
The smallest known cell in nature has the same mass as eight billion hydrogen atoms.

:o
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 30, 03:47 AM 2010
A physicist is just an atom's way of looking at itself. NIELS BOHR (1885-1962)

:D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 30, 03:56 AM 2010
Next Riddle !


Thomas P Stanwick and Inspector Matthew Walker were seated one afternoon in Stanwick's living room, chatting about recent crime news.
"You may have seen something in the papers," said Walker, "about the murder two nights ago of Professor Richard Hansford."
"Yes, I think so." Stanwick frowned. "The archaeologist. He was stabbed in the back while seated at a chessboard in his study, wasn't he? Killed instantly."
"That's right. A call came in to headquarters at 8:30 last Wednesday night from Michael Rimbach, a visiting relative of Hansford's.
When the squad car arrived, rimbach explained to the officers that he had heard a cry from the study as he was passing by in the hallway. Looking in he saw the professor slumped back in his chair and caught a glimpse of a man escaping through the French doors of the study onto the lawn. Rimbach rushed to the doors, but the man had already disappeared into the rainy darkness.
Hansford was obviously dead, so without touching anything, Rimbach called the police and told Hansford's sister Emily of the crime. Emily, an invalid, had heard nothing.
Rimbach thinks he recognized the man as David Kunst, a neighbor who played chess with Hansford every Wednesday evening at 7:30. They were both enthusiasts of monochromatic chess and played no other kind."
"Really?" said Stanwick. "Chess in which no piece can move from a black square to a white square, or vice versa? That's quite rare."
"Yes, it is, which is why they played it so regularly. It's hard to find partners for it. Rimbach, the sister, and Kunst all confirmed the weekly games.
"When we interviewed Kunst at his home later that evening," Walker continued, "he said he had received a call from Rimbach a little after seven saying that Hansford was ill and had to cancel that evening's game. Kunst said he there fore spent the evening at home. Rimbach denies having called him. Kunst lives alone, and there were no witnesses. We saw a damp overcoat and shoes there, but he says they got wet on his way home from work."
"In what condition did you find the study?" Stanwick asked.
'The French doors were open. We looked for footprint traces on the lawn, but found nothing definite. The condition of the board indicated that a game was in progress when the murder occurred."
"Did the aboard look like the game had been in progress for an hour?"
"Yes I guess so. It looked like the players were entering the middle part of the game. A knight and two bishops were already posted in the center of the board."
"Had the weekly game ever been called off before?"
"now and then. Usually the sister phoned Kunst if Hansford was ill. She had been confined to her bed that day, though, and hadn't seen her brother."
"well," said Stanwick, fingering the tip of his mustache, "you have an interesting but thoroughly contradictory pair of stories to consider. One of them is patently untrue, however, so I suggest you concentrate your inquiry in the direction of the liar."

Who is Lying, Please explain ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Oct 30, 07:30 AM 2010
I would say Rimbach is lying...

He said he saw the professor slumped back in his chair: If he was stabbed in the  back then he would have fallen forward not back into the chair.

He said he caught a glimpse of a man escaping through the french doors of the study onto the lawn: The mud was wet so there would have been foot prints.

if a game was in progress, and if they always played monochromatic chess, then the knight couldn't have been in the center of the board.Rimbach must have fiddled with it

Rimbach tried to make Kunst look suspicious by saying"Rimbach thinks he recognized the man as David Kunst"
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Oct 30, 10:12 AM 2010
Is the correct answer  :thumbsup: !


Nice one furple  :)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: macduff on Oct 30, 06:35 PM 2010
kids, if you cant beat them??????? whats the point of having them.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 01, 05:54 AM 2010
It was said of the poet WH Auden's face that, if a fly were attempt to cross it, it would break its leg.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 01, 05:55 AM 2010
We are here on Earth to do good to others. What the others are here for, I don't know. WH AUDEN (1907-73)

 
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 02, 12:04 PM 2010


What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him who asks, I do not know. SAINT AUGUSTINE (354-430 AD)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 02, 12:06 PM 2010
St. Augustine was African. He was Bishop of Hippo and his mother was called Monica
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 02, 01:48 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


I can sizzle like bacon,
I am made with an egg,
I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg,
I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole,
I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole,

What am I?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 02, 02:23 PM 2010
A Chicken?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Nov 02, 05:06 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Nov 02, 01:48 PM 2010
Next Riddle !


I can sizzle like bacon,
I am made with an egg,
I have plenty of backbone, but lack a good leg,
I peel layers like onions, but still remain whole,
I can be long, like a flagpole, yet fit in a hole,

What am I?






That would have to be a sssssssssnake :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 02, 05:21 PM 2010
Good thinging Furple!!

Me- a bloody chicken eh!!!!!!- D'oh!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 03:46 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Nov 02, 05:21 PM 2010
Good thinging Furple!!

Me- a bloody chicken eh!!!!!!- D'oh!!


lol chris  :D ure crazy  ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 03:47 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Nov 02, 05:06 PM 2010


That would have to be a sssssssssnake :)



Is the correct answer !!

Well done furple  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 04:13 AM 2010
And here is the next Riddle !



Move one matchstick somewhere in this equation to make it equal on both sides!

V I= I I




Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 04:24 AM 2010
Aulophobia is the fear of flutes.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 04:25 AM 2010
The flute is not an instrument which has a good moral effect - it is too exciting. ARISTOTLE

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 12:29 PM 2010
Anyone ?

;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Nov 03, 12:45 PM 2010
Haha, I thought about it but couldn't figure it out..  :lol:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 01:21 PM 2010
Ha Ha  :D

It is a little of a trick one  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 03:53 PM 2010
Has furple or Mikeo gone on holiday  :D

Im sure they will nail it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Nov 03, 04:11 PM 2010
I would move the 1 in front of the V to the = to make it V ≠11  ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 03, 04:52 PM 2010
Are the equals sign(=) also matches Paul?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 04:55 PM 2010
Good effort furple !


The given answer is:


move one leg of the "V" half a letter on top of the other leg giving XI = 11


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Nov 03, 05:08 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 04:55 PM 2010
Good effort furple !


The given answer is:


move one leg of the "V" half a letter on top of the other leg giving XI = 11




Haha, now I feel..ye what can I say?!  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 05:09 PM 2010
lol  :D

Its only for Funn !!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 03, 05:15 PM 2010
Next Riddle !



By actual letter count, a well known city can be abbreviated to
a length that is less than 5% of the length of its official name.


Do you know what it is ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 03, 06:46 PM 2010
I thought it was San Francisco,
but that's only 16% when abrev to SF.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: furple on Nov 03, 09:18 PM 2010
El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles

LA to most people. 29 letters would bring it under 4%. ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 04, 04:24 AM 2010
Quote from: furple on Nov 03, 09:18 PM 2010
El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles

LA to most people. 29 letters would bring it under 4%. ;D


Is the correct answer furple  :thumbsup: !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 04, 04:27 AM 2010
Well done Charlie (Furple). :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 04, 12:39 PM 2010
Princess Alexandra, the aunt of Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-86), suffered from the delusion that she had swallowed a glass piano.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 04, 12:39 PM 2010
Visit your aunt, but not every day of the year. SPANISH PROVERB

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 05, 05:43 AM 2010
Zeus had five wives. One of them was his aunt, another was his elder sister and a third one he ate.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 05, 05:44 AM 2010
If my aunt had a beard, she would have been my uncle. PERSIAN PROVERB

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 06, 05:23 AM 2010
JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, was under 5ft tall and didn't shave till he was 24.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 06, 05:23 AM 2010
It is all very well to be able to write books, but can you waggle your ears? JM BARRIE (1860 -1937)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 07, 02:03 PM 2010
If Earth's life was compressed into one year, then humans would have been around for only 2 seconds
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 08, 03:57 AM 2010
Jose de San Martin (1778-1850) is Argentina's national hero. After successfully liberating Argentina from Spain in 1816, he went on to help liberate Chile and Peru. A polite and sophisticated man, he was dispirited by the internal power squabbles that followed independence, and left to spend the rest of his life in France.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 08, 03:57 AM 2010
Be a lamp unto yourself and seek your own liberation with diligence. BUDDHA Last words

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Nov 10, 12:09 PM 2010
Have this fantastic thread died?!

Come on Twister, keep it up, it's much appreciated.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 10, 12:11 PM 2010
lol  :D

soz I been distracted with Testing Flats System !

I will have something for you very soon  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 14, 03:05 PM 2010
Ok here is the next Riddle  :thumbsup:

I found this on a German Forum

It says less than 1% of people will be able to provide the correct answer !


I have read the answer, and it is obvious when you know LoL

Here is a string of numbers:


0 8 22 6 112 440 366 124 1,008 266


What is the next number after 266 ?


The follwing clues were given,

1. This is not a trick question, it does have an obvious answer.

2. The answer is not Zero.

3. The answer is not a single digit number.

4. The answer is an odd number.


Ok, there you go my friends


Enjoy !  ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 14, 03:23 PM 2010
11?

I think its the values for either a spring moving,
or a bungee cord type device.??
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 14, 03:33 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Nov 14, 03:23 PM 2010
11?

I think its the values for either a spring moving,
or a bungee cord type device.??

Sorry chris, 11 is not the correct answer
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 15, 12:10 PM 2010
Guys, answer me this WITHOUT usin a search engine please.



What would you say is the Number One taken Drug, Daily, Worldwide ?



You can Google this easy and find out.


But answer before you do, with no editing after  :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Nov 15, 02:01 PM 2010
Coffee?  ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 15, 02:22 PM 2010
Nicotine?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Blood Angel on Nov 15, 04:23 PM 2010
Red Bull    8)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 16, 03:39 AM 2010
Quote from: Fripper on Nov 15, 02:01 PM 2010
Coffee?  ;D

Yes Fripper !


It is infact Caffine  ;D

That is the most consumed drug every day Worldwide !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Nov 16, 03:46 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Nov 16, 03:39 AM 2010
Yes Fripper !


It is infact Caffine  ;D

That is the most consumed drug every day Worldwide !

I knew it!

Many people around me drinks coffee and I hate it! I knew it was a drug and it must be the most common one! :)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 18, 02:20 PM 2010
Pomology is the study of edible fruit. Carpology is the study of fruit whether they are edible or not.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 18, 02:21 PM 2010
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is. H JACKSON BROWNE

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Gizmotron on Nov 18, 03:06 PM 2010
"When the truth is found to be lies and all the joys within you dies..." - (Jefferson Airplane, 1967)

One day all of you will know that I talked openly about the only way to beat these games of chance offered in casinos. You will know that I chose to share it in a way that requires your own hard work and commitment to discover it. The only fair way to share it after all is said and done. I took 35 years and researched every system idea I could imagine. That lead to mechanical simulations and later computer programs to analyze systems. I only began to discuss it in the past thee years. The offer to teach is now withdrawn. I have taught eight with a complete openness to make sure that each student understands the methods. I have proved what I set out to accomplish. If it remains a secret then that is a testimony to the fact that is works. Honestly, I think a few students have some doubts even now. It takes real work and practice. When the method is openly disclosed to the world, if that ever happens, it will still take hard work and practice to be good at it.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 20, 05:40 AM 2010
Grapefruit have nothing to do with grapes. They don't taste or look like grapes. The word is a mistranslation from the French grappe-fruit meaning 'bunch-fruit' or 'cluster-fruit'. Grapefruit grow in clusters on trees.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 20, 05:41 AM 2010
A grapefruit is a lemon that had a chance and took advantage of it. OSCAR WILDE
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 28, 02:53 PM 2010
New Riddle ! No Usin Google  :thumbsup:



I'm a 5 letter word. If you drop the first and last letter I am read the same. If the middle letter is dropped, I still read the same.


What am I?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 28, 03:04 PM 2010
wright
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 28, 03:07 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Nov 28, 03:04 PM 2010
Wright

Is incorrect, sorry chris. And has 6 letters so has no "middle" letter !


Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 28, 03:35 PM 2010
The number forty is the only number that, in the English language, has all of its letters in alphabetical order
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Nov 28, 04:12 PM 2010
Just testing U.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Nov 30, 06:51 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Nov 28, 02:53 PM 2010
New Riddle ! No using Google  :thumbsup:



I'm a 5 letter word. If you drop the first and last letter I am read the same. If the middle letter is dropped, I still read the same.


What am I?








Anyone  :o ?


Plz, no Google  ;D !


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Nov 30, 08:53 AM 2010
Well, I'm not good at those things, words and so on.  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 03, 05:10 AM 2010
WoW !

Ive not been able to be here this last few days and was expecting this to be solved !!!

Any final takers before I post the answer ?  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Dec 03, 12:11 PM 2010
I give up.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 03, 02:10 PM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Dec 03, 12:11 PM 2010
I give up.

Me too- give it 2 Us twist, and onto the next riddle eh!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 04, 05:15 AM 2010
The answer is empty !

mpty
empt
mpt
emty
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Dec 04, 01:22 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Dec 04, 05:15 AM 2010
The answer is empty !

mpty
empt
mpt
emty

Hey Twister.

I don't think this riddle makes the grade.

Properly spoken, the p is not silent. Therefore emty does not sound the same.

Any way, I really enjoy the riddles. Keep it up.

Thanks
Michael
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 04, 02:29 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Dec 04, 05:15 AM 2010
The answer is empty !

mpty
empt
mpt
emty

Ur first post on this riddle said>>
QuoteI'm a 5 letter word. If you drop the first and last letter I am read the same. If the middle letter is dropped, I still read the same.

..........and not drop the first, or/then the last. MMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 06, 08:22 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Dec 04, 02:29 PM 2010
your first post on this riddle said>>
..........and not drop the first, or/then the last. MMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


I was just giving (what i thought were) further examples lol  :D


Anyway, Merry Christmas all  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 07, 01:29 PM 2010
And the next Riddle !


You are a detective on a case.

You walk into a room.. there are 5 chairs around a table and 4 dead men with bullet holes in their foreheads.
There are 53 Bicycles scattered around the room.


Why did the men die?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 08, 01:56 AM 2010
Something to do with a fifth man maybe?

can anyone else expand on this "pulled-out-of-thin-air-theory" of mine?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 08, 01:58 AM 2010
U're on the right track mate  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 08, 02:40 AM 2010
Ok. Lets put down what we have as facts.

Im a detective (well im not, my daughter is, but she's busy right now, so can't ask here at the mo)

One Room- can enter by walking into it

Five chairs, which would equal 20 legs

One table- doesn't say how many legs it has.

Four men, presumably all with two arms each, two legs each, and definitely one head each

All the men have been shot in the forehead.

Four bullets, or one bullet, the men were all in a line and the one bullet did them all.

53 bicycles, which should have two wheels each= 106 wheels, 106 tyres, 53 seats 53 handle bars.

The bicycles are scattered around the room.

And the dead men may also be scattered.

All the men are dead.

Question is- "Why did the men die?"

Oh, and there made well be a fifth man involved in the scam/murder, who might it could be assumed, escaped on another bike (bicycle)
which would have made 54 bicycles in total, which does not divide by 4 or 5 exactly.

Mmmmmmmmmmm?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Dec 08, 11:30 AM 2010
Hi Chris and Twister,

I would suggest that the 53 bicycles are playing cards.

Perhaps the 5th man was caught cheating (that extra card, there are only 52 in a deck), but beat them to the draw and shot the other 4.

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 08, 12:43 PM 2010
Quote from: Mikeo on Dec 08, 11:30 AM 2010
Hi Chris and Twister,

I would suggest that the 53 bicycles are playing cards.

Perhaps the 5th man was caught cheating (that extra card, there are only 52 in a deck), but beat them to the draw and shot the other 4.



Hi Mikeo

Thats the correct answer !

Well done  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 08, 02:28 PM 2010
Ah!!

Now we's got ourselves a murder enquiry eh!!

Twister of the YARD on the case!! Well done Mikeo.  :-*
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Dec 08, 10:15 PM 2010
Thanks guys.

Next riddle .......
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 14, 11:17 AM 2010
This world is a fandango, and he who does not dance it is a fool. SPANISH PROVERB

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 14, 11:18 AM 2010
A dancer with the Royal Ballet gets through about 120 pairs of shoes a season.

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Dec 14, 03:22 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Nov 28, 03:35 PM 2010
The number forty is the only number that, in the English language, has all of its letters in alphabetical order

Amazing...
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Fraudster on Dec 14, 03:31 PM 2010
While two dogs fight for a bone, a third dog walks always with it.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 14, 07:24 PM 2010
Just like my mother told me when I was a young lad-

I put a clean pairs of socks on every day..................................








By Friday, I can't get me bloody shoes On!!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 14, 08:26 PM 2010
Fact.

My dad was telling me last night about one of his neighbours who runs to keep fit.

The chap runs 10 miles everyday
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
......................and by Friday, he 50 miles away.

Fact.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 16, 10:50 AM 2010
Fred Astaire's favourite dance partner was Gene Kelly.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 16, 10:50 AM 2010
No sane man will dance. CICERO (106-43 B.C.)

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 19, 05:06 AM 2010
Tea, coffee, wine, beer and rubber can all be made from dandelions.



:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 19, 05:08 AM 2010
Advice on dandelions: If you can't beat them, eat them. JAMES DUKE

 
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 19, 10:21 AM 2010
A new Riddle to start the week off !!



One of my neighbors is greyish white,
He doesn't fear the air as some might.
My other neighbor is slippery allright,
But still gets to hang with us toughies by birthright.

My neighbor above is much like my little brother,
Except he knows how to make rain like no other.
My neighbor below is harder to meet than any other,
That's why most people usually don't bother.



Who or What am I ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 19, 02:14 PM 2010
Earth
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 19, 03:58 PM 2010
Very good guess chris, but not the correct answer !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 19, 04:17 PM 2010
Sea Bed
(Ocean Floor)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 19, 05:04 PM 2010
Is incorrect chris
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 19, 06:43 PM 2010
Is it something to do with the periodic table of elements?

so.
Quoteone of my neighbours is greyish white

would = the element  -SILVER ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 20, 04:12 AM 2010
Oh Bravo Chris !

On the right track, keep going  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 20, 05:05 AM 2010
Au

...Gold...?

Hidden text in white.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 20, 05:34 AM 2010
Awesome Chris !

Gold is the correct answer  :thumbsup:


One of my neighbors is greyish white, //78 - Platinum (Pt) - greyish white
He doesn't fear the air as some might.//- does not oxidise in air
My other neighbor is slippery allright, //80 - Mercury (Hg)- liquid
But still gets to hang with us toughies by birthright.//but metal nevertheless

My neighbor above is much like my little brother, //47 - Silver(Ag), less precious than gold
Except he knows how to make rain like no other. // Silver iodide is used in rainmaking
My neighbor below is harder to meet than any other,// 111 - Roentgenium(Rg), only a few atoms have ever been produced.
That's why most people usually don't bother.// Isolation of an observable quantity has never been achieved

And that makes me gold - 79(Au) in the periodic table, with the neighbors above (left/right/up/down).


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 20, 06:57 AM 2010
Thanks Paul.  ;)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Dec 20, 03:13 PM 2010
Nice going, Chris.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Dec 20, 03:22 PM 2010
Very nice Chris

I couldn't figure it out!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 20, 06:54 PM 2010
Cheers Mikeo & Flipper.  :thumbsup:

That- 'listening' in Chemistry and Physics in school some 35 years ago really paid off then eh!!
I knew it had something to do with Earth, once that connection was made, I just hadst 2 figure out which bit of the Mother Earth it was.

Thanks for the re-cog- I appreciate that. Cheers. x
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 21, 01:14 PM 2010
Here is the next Riddle !


Each of the following clues will give you a word that in turn will help you figure out the answer.

The answer is a type of person.

Clue No1
-Yellow Brick Road

Clue No2
-Smart people most likely use this

Clue No3
-When a person sleeps they usually do this



Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 21, 05:40 PM 2010
Wizard,
Brain,
Dream

Answer= Inventor, or Prophet, or Philosopher ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 22, 03:24 AM 2010
Ah ! Good efforts chris but not correct my friend
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 22, 04:53 PM 2010
Anyone else wanna stab at it before I give the answer ??
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 22, 05:46 PM 2010
Australian Bricklayer?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 23, 03:34 AM 2010
lol  :D

Chris you crack me up  :D


But nope soz mate not the right answer
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 23, 03:40 AM 2010
what's the answer then?

Something to do with 'Lay' ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 23, 03:44 AM 2010
The answers are

Path

Logic

Lie


Making the Final answer Pathological liar
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 23, 03:54 AM 2010
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Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 23, 03:55 AM 2010
Cheers Mate  ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 23, 03:57 AM 2010
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Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Dec 23, 03:58 AM 2010
I have no idea how you guys can figure it out. Feels like I'm like 10 years old -.-

Next one  :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 23, 04:07 AM 2010
I didn't Flipper- Twists clue's on that last one were so


LAY-M!.................................LAME.......................... hidden


Don't think I have ever lie in bed, but I do lay in bed!!

(Im thinking- Mutley here, from catch the pigeon and Wacky Racers- we love 'em here,
and step son can do Clunk voice/noise perfect.  ;D

So after that last Riddle, -its.........
[attachimg=#]
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 23, 09:46 AM 2010
Potassium hydroxide is extremely dangerous to breathe and fatal to eat. It causes deep ulcers if it touches the skin and irreversible damage if it gets in the eyes. It is widely used to wash fruit and vegetables; in the manufacture of chocolate, ice cream, caramel, soft drinks, paper and textiles; to form a skin on pretzels before baking; and as a wart-remover. It is also used by vets for disbudding calves horns and for dissolving scales and hair and is a common ingredient of washing powder, denture cleaner, detergent, drain cleaners and soap.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 23, 09:47 AM 2010
Never was anything great achieved without danger. NICCOLO MACCHIAVELLI

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 24, 12:16 PM 2010
It is extremely dangerous to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm. It is more dangerous to stand under an oak than any other kind of tree. The next most risky trees to stand under are poplars and Scots pines. If you are determined be a complete maniac and stand under a tree during a lightning strike, but don't actually want to die, head for a beech. They are ten times less likely to be hit than oaks. According to the very few studies done, you are also much less likely to be hit by lightning under a sycamore, hawthorn or holly tree.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 24, 12:23 PM 2010
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions. ALFRED ADLER (1870-1937) Austrian psychiatrist

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 26, 03:34 PM 2010
The more brightly coloured the frog, the more dangerous it is.

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 12:12 PM 2010
And here is the next Riddle !


We have 6 sentences which will reveal 6 words whose first letters will reveal the name of a country.

Here we go

1. Dogs favorite food item
2. Where the sky and earth meet
3. Shield from rain
4. Thing used in riot control
5. Beady calculator
6. Substances which give you a high



What is the Country ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 27, 12:16 PM 2010
Madrid sorry, that was rubbish!

Got-

Meat
Horizon
Umbrella
Truncheon/Shield/Water Cannon/Spray
Abacus
Drugs

....................so far!

Anywhere near Paul?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 12:21 PM 2010
No worries buddy !

Im sure you will crack it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 27, 12:45 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Dec 27, 12:16 PM 2010
Madrid sorry, that was rubbish!

Got-

Meat/Bones
Horizon
Umbrella/Shelter
Truncheon/Shield/Water Cannon/Spray
Abacus
Drugs

....................so far!

Anywhere near Paul?

Am I close here P?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 12:51 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Dec 27, 12:16 PM 2010
Madrid sorry, that was of not so much value!

Got-

Meat
Horizon
Umbrella
Truncheon/Shield/Water Cannon/Spray
Abacus
Drugs


Meat-Incorrect
Horizon-Correct
Umbrella-Correct
Truncheon/Shield/Water Cannon/Spray-1 of those is Correct
Abacus- Correct
Drugs-Incorrect (but only slightly!)




....................so far!

Anywhere near Paul?
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 12:52 PM 2010
Alexander Graham Bell believed that moonlight was dangerous.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 12:53 PM 2010
Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold. HELEN KELLER

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 27, 01:02 PM 2010
Chew
Horizon
Umbrella
Shield
Abacus
Amphetamines

?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 01:04 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Dec 27, 01:02 PM 2010
Chew-Incorrect
Horizon
Umbrella
Shield-Incorrect
Abacus
Amphetamines-Incorrect. Be more Generic !

?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Dec 27, 01:13 PM 2010
BHUTAN

Bone
Horizon
Umbrella
Tear Gas
Abacus
Narcotics

A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 27, 01:15 PM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Dec 27, 01:02 PM 2010
Bone
Horizon
Umbrella
Truncheon
Abacus
Narcotics

B,H,U,T,A,N
natuhb, nabthu
thubat, buthan (just my workings out).


Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 01:17 PM 2010
Awesome work Chris !

Thats the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Dec 27, 01:18 PM 2010
Hey Twister,

I think I win - my answer is earlier by 2 mins?

A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 01:21 PM 2010
Quote from: atlantis on Dec 27, 01:18 PM 2010
Hey Twister,

I think I win - my answer is earlier by 2 mins?

A.

Ah sorry dude I missed ure post  :-[

Yes, indeed you are the winner !

Just pippin Chris by around 2 minutes !!

Well done Atlantis  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 27, 01:29 PM 2010
@ Atlantis
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Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: sekuritati on Dec 27, 01:36 PM 2010
I JUST FOUND OUT THIS THREAD, LOOKS INTERESTING

NEW RIDDLE!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Dec 27, 02:53 PM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Dec 27, 12:52 PM 2010
Alexander Graham Bell believed that moonlight was dangerous.


Well, in a recent series...
Mr David Icke said that there aliens on the moon.
And that is why we become lunatics at times.
Not sure of his exact quote.
It was from his "The Lion Sleeps No More" series.
Dave has some interesting ideas.
A bit out there at times.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 28, 06:01 AM 2010
The third commonest cause of death at work in the US is murder. In 2007, 677 people were murdered at work - including 50 policemen and 205 salespeople
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 28, 06:01 AM 2010
A man who is being delivered from the danger of a fierce lion does not object whether this service is performed by an unknown or an illustrious individual. Why therefore do people seek knowledge from celebrities? EL-GHAZALI

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 28, 06:32 AM 2010
Who would be a salesman eh.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Oh just realised I am one............oh dear!  ???
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 28, 07:24 AM 2010
Quote from: chrisbis on Dec 28, 06:32 AM 2010
Who would be a salesman eh.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Oh just realised I am one............oh dear!  ???


HA HA HA  :D !

Make My Day Punk !  :wink:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 28, 11:43 AM 2010
Here is the next Riddle !


Work out what this Proverb is,



YRIWH LU GSV HZNV UVZGSVI UOLXP GLTVGSVI
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Dec 28, 05:54 PM 2010
Could it be:

BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER

A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 29, 04:23 AM 2010
Quote from: atlantis on Dec 28, 05:54 PM 2010
Could it be:

BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER

A.


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:


Nice One Atlantis  :)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 29, 04:56 AM 2010
In Danish, a bog-handel is a bookseller, fag-litteratur means 'non-fiction', removal men are called flytte-folk and a bag-rude is a rear-window.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 29, 04:56 AM 2010
When you sing in Danish, it sounds like you have throat disease. MORTEN CARLSSON Head of the Danish Eurovision Song Contest Delegation, 2002

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Dec 29, 09:08 AM 2010
Here in Staffordshire............

A Danish is that sh1te cardboard bread that my Misses has for toast at work.

I do the breakfast run in the mornings.

I carefully take out the "bread".

I place it in the toaster.

I set the toaster radiation level to DEF CON 4

It toasts

I carefully remove.

I carefully butter said toast.

I prepare for the silver foil wrapping sequence.

I cut the "toasted bread".

Materials handle it to the wrapping Zone.
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
It,- (DEF CON 4 radiation "Toasted Bread") collapses in a heap of fibres and crumbs.

I wrap.

I leave for collection.

I say nothing.

Nothing is said on return later in the day of the foil wrap ready 4 tomorrow.

>>end of morning breakfast run.
>end of The Danish
end
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 30, 05:26 AM 2010
Nyctophobia is the fear of darkness. Lygophilia is the love of darkness.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 30, 05:27 AM 2010
All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears - of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark, of speaking before a Rotary Club, and of the words "Some Assembly Required". DAVE BARRY (1947-)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Dec 30, 09:00 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Dec 30, 05:26 AM 2010
Nyctophobia is the fear of darkness. Lygophilia is the love of darkness.


So that would mean that Vampires are Lygophiliacs...?
(link:://shocktillyoudrop.com/nextraimages/against-the-dark.jpg)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 30, 09:03 AM 2010
lol  :D

Nice one Thomas  8)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Dec 30, 10:46 AM 2010
Quote from: Twisteruk on Dec 30, 09:03 AM 2010
LoL  :D

Nice one Thomas  8)


Thanks...
As for the movie...
I would not bother...
It was one of his worst ones yet.
Then again...
Has he ever made a good one?
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 30, 10:47 AM 2010
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Dec 30, 10:46 AM 2010

Has he ever made a good one?


No.  :D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 31, 04:02 AM 2010
The bioluminescent Giant Siphonophore can grow 130 feet (40m) long - almost twice as long as a blue whale - but its body is only as thick as a broomstick.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 31, 04:03 AM 2010
Humility is the mother of giants: one sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak. GK CHESTERTON The Hammer of God

 
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 31, 04:18 AM 2010
Next Riddle !




Two men are building a house together. One man is about 40, the other is about 25. The younger one is contantly bragging about how much stronger he is than the other man. One day, the older man could not take it anymore. He came up to the younger man and said, "I bet you one hundred english pounds that I can push something in a wheelbarrow 30 yards that you can't push". The younger man took that challenge, thinking he could make an easy hundred pounds. They marked off the the 30 yards and got thier wheelbarrow. The older man got to choose the object. The only things around were wood, sand, water, logs, bricks, concrete, and a table. The older man chose his thing and easily pushed the wheelbarrow 30 yards. The younger one, however, could not push the wheelbarrow even one foot. What did the old man choose to put in the wheelbarrow?




Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Dec 31, 05:53 AM 2010
Not sure about this one...

UNLESS the older man put the younger man into the wheelbarrow??

A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Dec 31, 06:49 AM 2010
Quote from: atlantis on Dec 31, 05:53 AM 2010
Not sure about this one...

UNLESS the older man put the younger man into the wheelbarrow??

A.


Is the correct answer !

Well done mate  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 01, 07:09 AM 2011
Next Riddle !


I am greater than God
I am more powerful than the Devil
The poor have me
The rich don't need me
If you eat me, you will die

What am I?
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 01, 07:10 AM 2011
A golden eagle is seven and a half feet wide but weighs less than nine pounds.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 01, 07:11 AM 2011
When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL (1874-1965)

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 01, 07:19 AM 2011
Humility?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 01, 07:31 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jan 01, 07:19 AM 2011
Humility?

Soz mate, incorrect
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Jan 01, 07:32 AM 2011
"Nothing" springs to mind, I'm afraid :)

A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 01, 07:44 AM 2011
Nothing it is then,

tho its poor grammar on the part of the rich,

for they would say the there isn't anything they need.

Its Us outside the rich circle who would say-

"The Rich, they wants for nothing."
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 01, 07:44 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jan 01, 07:44 AM 2011
Nothing it is then,

tho its poor grammar on the part of the rich,

for they would say the there isn't anything they need.

Its Us outside the rich circle who would say-

"The Rich, they wants for nothing."


Well done Atl.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 01, 07:46 AM 2011
Quote from: atlantis on Jan 01, 07:32 AM 2011
"Nothing" springs to mind, I'm afraid :)

A.

Is Correct  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 02, 05:13 AM 2011
Human ears contain the smallest muscles and the smallest bones in the human body.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 02, 05:14 AM 2011
Students of evolution in the animal world tell us that the ear was the last of the sense organs to arrive; it is beyond question the most intricate and the most beautiful. SIR JAMES JEANS (1877-1946) Science and Music

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: MAX on Jan 02, 07:33 AM 2011

"Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, that's creativity."


Regards
Max
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 02, 08:20 AM 2011
That's not my job...

There is a story about 4 people.
Named
Every body...
Some body...
Any body and
No body...


There was an important job to be done and
Every body was sure that Some body would do it.
Any body could of done it.
But No body did it.
Some body got angry about that.
Because it was Every body's job.
Every body thought that Any body could do it.
But No body realized that Every body wouldn't do it.
It ended up that Every body blamed Some body when No body did
what Any body could of done.
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 03, 05:13 AM 2011
The praying mantis has only one ear, which is located between its legs.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 03, 05:13 AM 2011
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. EPICTETUS (c 55-135 AD)

 
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 03, 05:47 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jan 03, 05:13 AM 2011
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. EPICTETUS (c 55-135 AD)


Quotation From Epictetus...
link:://rouletteforum.cc/off-topic/quotation-from-epictetus/msg12526/#msg12526 (link:://rouletteforum.cc/off-topic/quotation-from-epictetus/msg12526/#msg12526)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 03, 06:53 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jan 03, 05:13 AM 2011
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. EPICTETUS (c 55-135 AD)

We have two ears so we tell the direction and distance of a object from ourselves, esp if its a moving object.

Stereo Ears so2speak.
If we only have one ear, would only hear the noise of the object, not its location/relevance.

We don't need to speak in stereo.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 03, 07:40 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jan 03, 06:53 AM 2011
We have two ears so we tell the direction and distance of a object from ourselves, especially if its a moving object.

Stereo Ears so to speak.
If we only have one ear, would only hear the noise of the object, not its location/relevance.

We don't need to speak in stereo.

Hmmm...
So that means if we had two mouths we would speak in stereo?
The noise would be unbearable.
As most people talk to much as it is.
Stereo babble...
Shut up already....
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 08, 07:22 AM 2011
There are 44 muscles in the human face, enabling us to make more than 250,000 different expressions.




Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 08, 07:23 AM 2011
I have a face that is a cross between two pounds of halibut and an explosion in an old clothes closet. DAVID NIVEN

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 11, 02:13 PM 2011
Next Riddle !




What do the following pairs of letters represent ?


RD ST ND
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 11, 02:40 PM 2011
Roulette demons?
satan's table?
nasty dealer?

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 11, 02:41 PM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Jan 11, 02:40 PM 2011
Roulette demons?
satan's table?
nasty table?

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

lol  :D

No !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 12, 11:51 AM 2011
Anyone before the answer is announced  :) ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 12:25 PM 2011
Something do with:-

RounD

StraighT

No-Thro-RoaD
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 12, 12:26 PM 2011
Sorry mate, thats not the given answer !
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 12:27 PM 2011
Give it to Us then mister!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Calypso on Jan 12, 01:38 PM 2011
3rd 1st 2nd


third first second  :wink:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 12, 01:46 PM 2011
Quote from: Calypso on Jan 12, 01:38 PM 2011
3rd 1st 2nd


third first second  :wink:


Is the correct answer, well done  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 12, 03:54 PM 2011
not wishing to hi-jack your thread paul, but does anyone know which is the odd number out in the following sequence?

1,2,3,4,11,13,14,23,27,32 and 41?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 03:59 PM 2011
all of 'em!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Jan 12, 04:18 PM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Jan 12, 03:54 PM 2011
Not wishing to hi-jack your thread paul, but does anyone know which is the odd number out in the following sequence?

1,2,3,4,11,13,14,23,27,32 and 41?

41!!

I can't find it on the roulette wheel!   :lol:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 12, 04:25 PM 2011
correct fripper, but not for that reason.

all the others come with fried rice  :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 04:30 PM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Jan 12, 04:25 PM 2011
correct fripper, but not for that reason.

all the others come with fried rice  :P

....................not CHIPS then!!!!!!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 12, 04:35 PM 2011
not at this table chris!
after a christmas of excess, i am a chip free zone!

of all kinds  :-X
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 04:44 PM 2011
Not even a ROULETTE Chip mate?

That's what I meant. x  :-*
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 04:51 PM 2011



What has 2 leaves but no branches?
Has four legs but no arms?
Has a oneTop, but no bottom?
Can be set, laid or cleared?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 12, 04:54 PM 2011
that has to be a table chris!

roulette or otherwise.   :D
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 12, 04:56 PM 2011
Nice Swan
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 13, 01:31 PM 2011
Next Riddle !


Cross out nine letters to reveal a name. And show the nine letters


NELEIPHNELEATTNERST
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 13, 01:50 PM 2011
soooo tired tonight!

is it elephant?








Can I have a Pee please BOB?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 13, 02:01 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jan 13, 01:50 PM 2011
Soooo tired tonight!

is it elephant?

And the nine letters ?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Jan 13, 03:32 PM 2011
Think you're right Chrisbis :)

NELEIPHNE  LEATTNERST

NINE LETTERS

ELEPHANT


A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 13, 03:46 PM 2011
Well done you two !

Thats the correct answer  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 13, 04:07 PM 2011
Mormonism is the fastest growing faith in the world.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 13, 04:08 PM 2011
If the people follow the teachings of this Church, nothing can stop their progress- it will be limitless. COUNT LEO TOLSTOY

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 14, 12:02 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jan 13, 04:07 PM 2011
Mormonism is the fastest growing faith in the world.


Reminds me of that Queen song...
Queen - Bicycle Race (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=2CTPLUcQAjk#)

Now what does that have to do with Mormons?

Every time they travel...
They use Bicycles....

LDS missionary takes the plunge (link:://:.youtube.com/watch?v=3F-DXwSzZL0#)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 14, 06:18 AM 2011
The use of the word 'fall' or 'the fall' to mean autumn is commonly assumed to be an Americanism, but in fact it is found in the works of Michael Drayton (1563-1631), Thomas Middleton (1580-1627) and Sir Walter Ralegh (1554-1618).


Well you did wonder didnt you Thomas  :)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 14, 06:19 AM 2011
Specialist: A doctor who has a smaller practice, but a larger house. RON DENTINGER

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 14, 09:08 AM 2011
Next Riddle !



A woman from the U.S. married ten different men from that country, yet she did not break any laws. She never divorced, nor did any of the men die.


How is this possible?
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 14, 10:46 AM 2011
Take away the middle m and what do you get?
MORONS  :P
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 14, 11:14 AM 2011
she was a vicar?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 14, 11:15 AM 2011
Is the correct answer !

Well done mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Jan 14, 11:17 AM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Jan 14, 11:14 AM 2011
She was a vicar?

I had to look that word up.

When I did I found the logic in it!

Well done  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 12:31 PM 2011
Next Riddle !!


What mathematical symbol can be placed between 5 and 9, to get a number greater than 5 and smaller than 9?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 15, 12:36 PM 2011
5x10(to the power of -2)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 12:40 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jan 15, 12:36 PM 2011
5x10(to the power of -2)


Is incorrect Chris, try again !  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 15, 12:47 PM 2011
>.................greater than?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 12:51 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jan 15, 12:47 PM 2011
>.................greater than?

Incorrect.


It must generate a new number  :)
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Jan 15, 01:15 PM 2011
A decimal point.

=
5.9


A.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 15, 01:19 PM 2011
Can't be 'fooling' us that easily ..................can he!!

Is a decimal point, a mathematical Purple?
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 01:26 PM 2011
Quote from: atlantis on Jan 15, 01:15 PM 2011
A decimal point.

=
5.9


A.


Is the correct answer  :)


Well done Mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 15, 01:50 PM 2011
A decimal Mark eh!!
>>>>>>
QuoteThe decimal mark is mathematically a radix point. The English term decimal is limited to base ten, but the separator in non-decimal numeral systems may be referred to as a radix point. In a binary system, it is sometimes referred to as binary point.

My thanks to Wikipedia:Manual of Style#Decimal points.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 03:23 PM 2011
Next Riddle !



A basket contains 5 apples. Do you know how to divide them among 5 kids so that each one has an apple and one apple stays in the basket?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Jan 15, 03:58 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 03:23 PM 2011
Next Riddle !



A basket contains 5 apples. Do you know how to divide them among 5 kids so that each one has an apple and one apple stays in the basket?



4 kids get one apple each.

The last one get the whole basket with an apple in it!
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 15, 04:09 PM 2011
Quote from: Fripper on Jan 15, 03:58 PM 2011
4 kids get one apple each.

The last one get the whole basket with an apple in it!

Is the correct answer !

Well done Fripper  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Jan 15, 04:12 PM 2011
Thanks :)

I'm glad that I could figure one out!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 17, 04:03 AM 2011
Wild boars can be repelled by playing Britney Spears's song "Oops!...I did it again" at them.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 17, 04:03 AM 2011
Being famous has its benefits, but fame isn't one of them. LARRY WALL

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: macduff on Jan 17, 10:34 AM 2011
why is it, if you scream in a library you are told to be quiet. if you scream on a plane everyone joins in.  :'(
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 17, 12:05 PM 2011
Quote from: macduff on Jan 17, 10:34 AM 2011
Why is it, if you scream in a library you are told to be quiet. if you scream on a plane everyone joins in.  :'(

Because a Library does not drop form 10,000 feet.

Odd name for a distance.
Well sort of.
As they used to use Feet or the persons own foot to measure how far something is.
And walk a distance.
How far is that Jim...
About 45 feet... (45 steps)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: macduff on Jan 17, 02:18 PM 2011
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Jan 17, 12:05 PM 2011
Because a Library does not drop form 10,000 feet.

Odd name for a distance.
Well sort of.
As they used to use Feet or the persons own foot to measure how far something is.
And walk a distance.
How far is that Jim...
About 45 feet... (45 steps)
do you find that you talk to yourself, a lot  :o
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 17, 02:20 PM 2011
Quote from: macduff on Jan 17, 02:18 PM 2011
do you find that you talk to yourself, a lot  :o

Yep- but the replies are worth him listening Too!!!! He He.
:D........................................................................................  ;D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Jan 17, 02:52 PM 2011
I hope he/U see the funny side of this!!!

Can Only Hope eh?

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Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 17, 02:54 PM 2011
SIGMUND FREUD (1856-1939)
Paranoid depressive who was addicted to cocaine, terrified of railway trains and still a virgin at 30.

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 17, 04:14 PM 2011
last time i take notice of anything he said then!   :o
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: ThomasGrant on Jan 17, 04:28 PM 2011
Hello...
Is anyone there...
Yes...
I am here...
Who is this?
It's me.

Of course I talk to myself.
We all do.
I mutter things to me, myself and I.

And I post them in here for me to read.

Some times...
Members find my musings have some mirth.
:D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 18, 03:55 AM 2011
Sigourney Weaver arranged for her greyhound to get married. "It's so romantic!" she said. There were 'dog vows' and a cake. The bride wore a wedding dress, and the groom (an Italian greyhound) wore a bow tie.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 18, 03:56 AM 2011
Fame? I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy's dog. MADONNA

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 20, 11:29 AM 2011
The famous comedian Bob Hope, a notorious womaniser, was once caught by his wife, Dolores, in bed with another woman. He sat bolt upright in bed and exclaimed: "It isn't me!"

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 20, 11:30 AM 2011
A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognised. FRED ALLEN

 
Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 22, 03:57 PM 2011
Only God helps the badly dressed. SPANISH PROVERB

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 24, 08:30 AM 2011
In the 18th century, fashion-conscious women plucked their eyebrows and glued on strips of mouse-skin instead.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 24, 08:30 AM 2011
Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months. OSCAR WILDE

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 24, 12:26 PM 2011
Next Riddle !



A man was born in 1964 and died in 1983 at the age of 25


How is this possible?

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 24, 04:08 PM 2011
Anyone ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 24, 04:22 PM 2011
are they times, or lines of latitude or longitude or something?
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: macduff on Jan 24, 08:17 PM 2011
There is none so blind as those who refuse to see, again they have the most to say.
(nicked from a footy message board, regarding celtic fans.  ;D ;D ;D)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 25, 03:11 AM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Jan 24, 04:22 PM 2011
Are they times, or lines of latitude or longitude or something?


Nice work, keep going !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Jan 25, 03:52 AM 2011
hospital ward numbers?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jan 25, 04:22 AM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Jan 25, 03:52 AM 2011
Hospital ward numbers?


Is the correct answer  :thumbsup:


Nice one Mate  :)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 02, 09:52 AM 2011
There is no such thing as fun for the whole family. JERRY SEINFELD

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 02, 09:56 AM 2011
On a windy day how can you drop a raw egg from the tenth floor on concrete wall without cracking it ?

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 02, 10:50 AM 2011
Put a parachute on it!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 02, 10:51 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Feb 02, 10:50 AM 2011
Put a parachute on it!


Good guess !

Sorry its incorrect
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 02, 10:57 AM 2011
Put it in a vacuum flask full of water?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 02, 11:13 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Feb 02, 10:57 AM 2011
Put it in a vacuum flask full of water?

Sorry, Incorrect

Remember its a Riddle !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Big EZ on Feb 02, 11:30 AM 2011
 its already cracked open?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 02, 11:51 AM 2011
Quote from: Big EZ on Feb 02, 11:30 AM 2011
its already cracked open?


Is Incorrect
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 02, 12:00 PM 2011
On a windy day- U can't get the egg to land on the concrete wall.

Riddle indeed!!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: atlantis on Feb 02, 01:59 PM 2011
Quote
On a windy day how can you drop a raw egg from the tenth floor on concrete wall without cracking it ?


I doubt whether a raw egg would crack the concrete wall at all  - even if it fell from that distance!!

Hee hee :)

A.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 02, 02:06 PM 2011
Quote from: atlantis on Feb 02, 01:59 PM 2011

I doubt whether a raw egg would crack the concrete wall at all  - even if it fell from that distance!!

Hee hee :)

A.

IS the correct answer !


Well done A  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 08, 10:20 AM 2011
My father was a statesman. I'm a political woman. My father was a saint. I'm not. INDIRA GANDHI

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 08, 10:21 AM 2011
Gandhi's father was State Prime Minister of Porbander in India. Two years before he died, when Gandhi was 13, he married him off to a 14-year-old girl
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: reincarnation on Feb 08, 11:42 AM 2011
lol...Her father neither was a saint ;)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 09, 11:43 AM 2011
And here is the next Riddle !!




What is the next number in this sequence ?


6 10 15 2 ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 09, 12:28 PM 2011
6

making 6, 10, 15, 2, 6

they are the take-off times (24 hour clock times)

for planes that lift off from Ant-arctica!!(just a guess)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 09, 12:31 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Feb 09, 12:28 PM 2011
6

making 6, 10, 15, 2, 6

they are the take-off times (24 hour clock times)

for planes that lift off from Ant-arctica!!(just a guess)

Ah sorry Chris, no cigar this time mate ! Incorrect
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 09, 12:33 PM 2011
Are they boat or ship numbers in anyway?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 09, 12:35 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Feb 09, 12:33 PM 2011
Are they boat or ship numbers in anyway?

Nope, they are not mate  ;D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 09, 03:36 PM 2011
Anyone  ;D ??
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 09, 03:47 PM 2011
3

Its movements on the European casino wheel.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 09, 03:48 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Feb 09, 03:47 PM 2011
3

Its movements on the European casino wheel.


Ah, no mate sorry

In this case its somethin else !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 10, 05:12 AM 2011
Okkk Final Call before I reveal the answer !


Anyone ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Feb 10, 07:10 AM 2011
I can't figure it out, sorry.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 10, 08:15 AM 2011
The answer is 17 !


Can anyone figure it out why ?



Anyone ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 12, 12:08 AM 2011
Ok, the answer is


They are consecutive numbers on a Dartboard !


Taaaaaa Daaaaa  ;D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Mikeo on Feb 12, 12:14 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Feb 12, 12:08 AM 2011
Ok, the answer is


They are consecutive numbers on a Dartboard !


Taaaaaa Daaaaa  ;D

Something every Brit should know.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 13, 05:06 AM 2011
Next Riddle !

One has two

two has three

and three has one


What is it that they have ??

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Feb 13, 05:52 AM 2011
Eachother
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 13, 08:09 AM 2011
Quote from: Fripper on Feb 13, 05:52 AM 2011

Eachother


I like it  :thumbsup:

But its incorrect mate

Try again !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 13, 10:04 AM 2011
Something to do with wheels?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 13, 10:29 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Feb 13, 10:04 AM 2011

Something to do with wheels?



Nope, sorry mate nothing to do with any type of wheel !


Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 13, 11:09 AM 2011
Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive. The great 18th century clown Grimaldi was so frightened of being buried alive that he specified his head must be cut off first, which his family duly arranged.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 13, 11:09 AM 2011
Without fear and illness, I could never have accomplished all I have. EDVARD MUNCH

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 14, 01:20 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Feb 13, 05:06 AM 2011
Next Riddle !

One has two

two has three

and three has one


What is it that they have ??




Anyone !?!?1

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Big EZ on Feb 14, 01:42 AM 2011
this is another play on words......


One has two (ways you can write it)
=one, won

two has three (ways you can write it)
=two,too,to

and three has one (way you can write it)
=three


is this correct twister
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 14, 01:44 AM 2011
Quote from: Big EZ on Feb 14, 01:42 AM 2011
This is another play on words......


One has two (ways you can write it)
=one, won

two has three (ways you can write it)
=two,too,to

and three has one (way you can write it)
=three


is this correct twister



Yes, well done my friend  :) !


Riddle Solved  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 15, 05:17 AM 2011
Deipnophobia is the fear of dinner party conversations.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 15, 05:18 AM 2011
All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears - of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark, or speaking before a Rotary Club, and of the words "Some Assembly Required". DAVE BARRY

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 16, 06:02 AM 2011
Brontophobia is the fear of storms.

Title: Re: PROVERBS
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 19, 04:44 AM 2011
Two people are afraid of an empty rifle: the one with the rifle and the one without it. AFGHAN PROVERB

 
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 20, 12:13 PM 2011
Next Riddle

If I have a problem with me it will effect everything
If I fall everything will
If the shape is broken I will be no more



What am I ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Feb 20, 12:25 PM 2011
The moon?
The earth?

Or something else?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 20, 12:26 PM 2011
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Feb 20, 12:25 PM 2011
The moon?
The earth?

Or something else?

Ah good guess !

But, something else  :)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 20, 06:42 PM 2011
Sphere?

or

[reveal]Gravity?[/reveal]
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 21, 05:27 AM 2011
Sorry mate, its none of those  :wink:
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 21, 10:58 AM 2011
Hen e one ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: ThomasGrant on Feb 21, 11:23 AM 2011
An egg?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 21, 11:32 AM 2011
Quote from: ThomasGrant on Feb 21, 11:23 AM 2011
An egg?

Ah, I see what you did there !


Sorry mate, incorrect
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Feb 21, 02:26 PM 2011
THE SUN
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Big EZ on Feb 21, 02:44 PM 2011
a mirror?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Feb 21, 02:58 PM 2011
Universe?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 21, 03:06 PM 2011
Quote from: Big EZ on Feb 21, 02:44 PM 2011
A mirror?


Is the correct answer !


Good guesses everyone  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 22, 09:00 AM 2011
The letter G was invented by a Roman called Spurius Carvilius Ruga
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 22, 09:01 AM 2011
Nobody ever said, "Gee, I must go see that movie, I hear it came in under budget". BILLY WILDER

 
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 24, 02:46 PM 2011
Citizens of Monaco are not allowed to gamble in the Casino at Monte Carlo
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Feb 28, 02:55 PM 2011
The title of every single one of Erle Stanley Gardner's "Perry Mason" novels begins with the words "The Case Of..." Perry Mason wins every case, apart from "The Case of the Terrified Typist".

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Mikeo on Mar 01, 10:45 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Feb 28, 02:55 PM 2011
The title of every single one of Erle Stanley Gardner's "Perry Mason" novels begins with the words "The Case Of..." Perry Mason wins every case, apart from "The Case of the Terrified Typist".



Hi twister,

Did you ever notice that in some episodes the word The is underlined.

I always wondered why. Do you happen to know?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 07, 01:14 PM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !


Max got the call at 1am, waking him from a sound sleep. What shocked him into immediate awareness were the words: ââ,¬Å"We have a murder.ââ,¬Â Max was in his car racing to the crime scene in minutes.

As he entered, he was greeted by Officer Brent. ââ,¬Å"Whatââ,¬â,,¢s the scoop, Brent?" Officer Brent went on to give Max the Lowdown:

ââ,¬Å"The vic is somewhat famous, thatââ,¬â,,¢s why they called you. His name is Charlie Baker, AKA Cocktail Charlie. He was a famous mixologist, inventing many of the popular drinks they serve in fancy clubs and restaurants. He was having one of his famous parties this evening, and as it was winding down, he was found stabbed to death behind his own bar.ââ,¬Â

How ironic, thought Max, as he looked around the room. Brent continued: ââ,¬Å"He must have saw the attack coming, because he grabbed at a couple of bottles of booze just before he died. He probably was trying to ward off the attack with the only thing handy. He was, after all, behind the bar."
Brent went on, ââ,¬Å"There were only five people in the house at the time, hereââ,¬â,,¢s a list of suspects for ya. Itââ,¬â,,¢s your ballgame now, Detective."

Max looked the list over, hereââ,¬â,,¢s what it said:
Suspect 1: Mary Plazmar, Charlieââ,¬â,,¢s girlfriend. Sheââ,¬â,,¢s the one who found the body and called the police. Charlie and Mary had been together for ten years, but never married. As time went on, this became a bigger and bigger problem for Mary, but she usually kept quiet about this.

Suspect 2: Robert Corduroy III, he was Charlieââ,¬â,,¢s business manager. Theyââ,¬â,,¢d been working together for years and were inseparable. Corduroy managed Charlieââ,¬â,,¢s appearances and book signings. As Charlie got on in years, he chose to do less and less work, and more and more partying. Corduroy was constantly hounding Charlie to ââ,¬Å"get to work,ââ,¬Â but to little avail.

Suspect 3: Thomas Collinsworth, Charlieââ,¬â,,¢s best friend. They would travel together. There were rumors that the two were more than friends, but they were just rumors as far as anyone was concerned. The rumors also said that he and Mary hated each other, for obvious reasons.

Suspect 4: Jack Danielson, Charlieââ,¬â,,¢s money guy. He managed the millions of dollars Charlie made off of his books. Charlie loved to party but wasnââ,¬â,,¢t very good with money. Word on the street was that Jack lived far beyond his means and had been possibly skimming money from Charlieââ,¬â,,¢s accounts for years.

Suspect 5: Jonathon Walkerson, who happens to be heir to the Walkerson fortune. His father made it big in checkerboards in the early 1900ââ,¬â,,¢s. He and Charlie were old drinking buddies, and had gotten into a few bar room brawls together. He was a bear of a man that wasnââ,¬â,,¢t considered too bright.

Max looked the list over quickly, but then focused on the dead body behind the bar. There were the normal paraphernalia youââ,¬â,,¢d expect behind the bar of a master mixologist: Shot glasses, cork screws, glass pitchers, can openers, and different size measuring jiggers. What amazed Max was the stock behind the bar. Heââ,¬â,,¢s never seen so many bottles of booze in his life. Every name brand you could think of.

Lying on the floor of the bar was poor Charlie. Covered in blood, one hand clutching at the knife stuck in his back, the other hand clutching a bottle of Martini and Rossi, just as Officer Brent had reported. The smallish bottle had been no match for the huge knife that had done him in.

Just then, Officer Brent walked up and informed Max that the five suspects were in the sitting room, waiting to be interviewed.

ââ,¬Å"Thereââ,¬â,,¢s only one of them I want to talk to, Officer. You see, I already know who the killer is.ââ,¬Â

What tipped Max off to the killerââ,¬â,,¢s identity?

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 09, 06:36 AM 2011
And here is the next Riddle !



Max got the call at 1am, waking him from a sound sleep. What shocked him into immediate awareness were the words: â€Ã...“We have a murder.â€Ã, Max was in his car racing to the crime scene in minutes.

As he entered, he was greeted by Officer Brent. â€Ã...“What’s the scoop, Brent?" Officer Brent went on to give Max the Lowdown:

â€Ã...“The vic is somewhat famous, that’s why they called you. His name is Charlie Baker, AKA Cocktail Charlie. He was a famous mixologist, inventing many of the popular drinks they serve in fancy clubs and restaurants. He was having one of his famous parties this evening, and as it was winding down, he was found stabbed to death behind his own bar.â€Ã,

How ironic, thought Max, as he looked around the room. Brent continued: â€Ã...“He must have saw the attack coming, because he grabbed at a couple of bottles of booze just before he died. He probably was trying to ward off the attack with the only thing handy. He was, after all, behind the bar."
Brent went on, â€Ã...“There were only five people in the house at the time, here’s a list of suspects for ya. It’s your ballgame now, Detective."

Max looked the list over, here’s what it said:
Suspect 1: Mary Plazmar, Charlie’s girlfriend. She’s the one who found the body and called the police. Charlie and Mary had been together for ten years, but never married. As time went on, this became a bigger and bigger problem for Mary, but she usually kept quiet about this.

Suspect 2: Robert Corduroy III, he was Charlie’s business manager. They’d been working together for years and were inseparable. Corduroy managed Charlie’s appearances and book signings. As Charlie got on in years, he chose to do less and less work, and more and more partying. Corduroy was constantly hounding Charlie to â€Ã...“get to work,â€Ã, but to little avail.

Suspect 3: Thomas Collinsworth, Charlie’s best friend. They would travel together. There were rumors that the two were more than friends, but they were just rumors as far as anyone was concerned. The rumors also said that he and Mary hated each other, for obvious reasons.

Suspect 4: Jack Danielson, Charlie’s money guy. He managed the millions of dollars Charlie made off of his books. Charlie loved to party but wasn’t very good with money. Word on the street was that Jack lived far beyond his means and had been possibly skimming money from Charlie’s accounts for years.

Suspect 5: Jonathon Walkerson, who happens to be heir to the Walkerson fortune. His father made it big in checkerboards in the early 1900’s. He and Charlie were old drinking buddies, and had gotten into a few bar room brawls together. He was a bear of a man that wasn’t considered too bright.

Max looked the list over quickly, but then focused on the dead body behind the bar. There were the normal paraphernalia you’d expect behind the bar of a master mixologist: Shot glasses, cork screws, glass pitchers, can openers, and different size measuring jiggers. What amazed Max was the stock behind the bar. He’s never seen so many bottles of booze in his life. Every name brand you could think of.

Lying on the floor of the bar was poor Charlie. Covered in blood, one hand clutching at the knife stuck in his back, the other hand clutching a bottle of Martini and Rossi, just as Officer Brent had reported. The smallish bottle had been no match for the huge knife that had done him in.

Just then, Officer Brent walked up and informed Max that the five suspects were in the sitting room, waiting to be interviewed.

â€Ã...“There’s only one of them I want to talk to, Officer. You see, I already know who the killer is.â€Ã,

What tipped Max off to the killer’s identity?

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: sekuritati on Mar 09, 07:03 AM 2011
their names are names of c***tails and whiskeys

bloody mary - vodka tomato juice
rob roy - whiskey with vermouth
tom collins - gin, lemon juice, soda
jack daniels
johnnie walker

so he was holding a bottle of martini = vermouth id go with robert colduroy as the detective's choice
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 09, 07:43 AM 2011
Quote from: sekuritati on Mar 09, 07:03 AM 2011
their names are names of c***tails and whiskeys

bloody mary - vodka tomato juice
rob roy - whiskey with vermouth
tom collins - gin, lemon juice, soda
jack daniels
johnnie walker

so he was holding a bottle of martini = vermouth id go with robert colduroy as the detective's choice



Is the correct answer !

Well done mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 16, 02:48 PM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !!



If you have an unlimited amount of sugar, one standard 5 kilo weight, and a balance scale.

I want you to weigh exactly 7 kilos sugar using the balance scale ONLY.
you can use it as much as you want!

Any other method is NOT allowed.



Good Luck  ;D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: sekuritati on Mar 16, 05:34 PM 2011
You take 5 kg weight and use it to weigh 5kg sugar.

Then you take away the weight and move 1 half of the pile of sugar on the one end of the scale and keep moving/taking away to the 5kg pile until it is leveled. Now you have 2.5 kg on each side of the scale.

You do the same and now you have 1,250 on each side of the pile.

You do the same and now you have 0,625 on each side of the pile.

You do the same and now you have 0,3125 on each side of the pile.

You do the same and now you have 0,1565 on each side of the pile.

Now you take the weight and start weighing 5 kgs of sugar and put it in a pile. You do that 9 times until you have 45 kgs of sugar in a pile.

Now you start halving again the pile in the same manner as above. First halving gives you 22.5kg, second one 11.25, third one 5.6, fourth one 2.8, fifth one 1.4, sixth one 0.7, seventh one 0.350.

Now you combine those 0.350 with the 0.1565 from the above pile and you have 0.56kgs of sugar in a pile.

Now you measure 5 kgs with the weight, then halve it with the same principal above to get two 2.5kg piles. You discard one of those piles, measure 5 kgs again with the weight and add the 2.5kg pile to that. You now have 7.5 kgs of sugar.

Now you put the 0.56kgs pile on the one side of the scale and start to take out from the 7.5kg pile of sugar small amounts until the scale is leveled.

Now you are left with 7kgs of sugar plus minus 6 grams.

Well I looked at this riddle in 100 different angles and this solution is the most accurate 7 kgs I can achieve. If someone else wants to try to do it, be my guest  :)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Big EZ on Mar 18, 12:19 AM 2011
Weigh 3.5kilos on each side of the balance scale  :wink:
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 18, 03:40 AM 2011
Quote from: sekuritati on Mar 16, 05:34 PM 2011
You take 5 kg weight and use it to weigh 5kg sugar.

Then you take away the weight and move 1 half of the pile of sugar on the one end of the scale and keep moving/taking away to the 5kg pile until it is leveled. Now you have 2.5 kg on each side of the scale.

You do the same and now you have 1,250 on each side of the pile.

You do the same and now you have 0,625 on each side of the pile.

You do the same and now you have 0,3125 on each side of the pile.

You do the same and now you have 0,1565 on each side of the pile.

Now you take the weight and start weighing 5 kgs of sugar and put it in a pile. You do that 9 times until you have 45 kgs of sugar in a pile.

Now you start halving again the pile in the same manner as above. First halving gives you 22.5kg, second one 11.25, third one 5.6, fourth one 2.8, fifth one 1.4, sixth one 0.7, seventh one 0.350.

Now you combine those 0.350 with the 0.1565 from the above pile and you have 0.56kgs of sugar in a pile.

Now you measure 5 kgs with the weight, then halve it with the same principal above to get two 2.5kg piles. You discard one of those piles, measure 5 kgs again with the weight and add the 2.5kg pile to that. You now have 7.5 kgs of sugar.

Now you put the 0.56kgs pile on the one side of the scale and start to take out from the 7.5kg pile of sugar small amounts until the scale is leveled.

Now you are left with 7kgs of sugar plus minus 6 grams.

Well I looked at this riddle in 100 different angles and this solution is the most accurate 7 kgs I can achieve. If someone else wants to try to do it, be my guest  :)


Is the correct answer !

Well done mate  :)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 27, 06:18 AM 2011
Churchill wrote his own speeches. If Churchill had had a speechwriter in 1940, Britain would be speaking German today. JAMES C HUMES US Presidential speechwriter

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 27, 06:19 AM 2011
The chemical element germanium was discovered by the German chemist Clemens Winkler (1838-1904) and named after Germania, Latin for Germany.

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 28, 05:36 AM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !


During WWII, there was a bridge connecting Germany and Switzerland, and on the German side, there was a sentry tower with a guard in it. He would come out every three minutes to check on the bridge, and he had orders to turn back anyone who tried to get into Germany, and shoot anyone trying to escape without a pass. There was a woman who desperately needed to get into Switzerland, and she knew she didn't have time to get a pass. It would take her at least six minutes to cross the bridge, but she managed to do it.

How ?


Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Mar 28, 05:40 AM 2011
Walking backwards for so long, and then walking forward for an other short time to fool the guard into thinking she had come from the Other side!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 28, 07:16 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Mar 28, 05:40 AM 2011
Walking backwards for so long, and then walking forward for an other short time to fool the guard into thinking she had come from the Other side!


IS the correct answer !


Well done Chris  ;D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 29, 04:58 AM 2011
Franz Josef Haydn (1732-1809) is often said to be an Austrian composer but, though he was born in Austria, he was in fact 100% German. Haydn was from a poor background: his mother was a cook and his father was a wheelwright.

Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Mar 29, 04:58 AM 2011
There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original. FRANZ JOSEF HAYDN
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 06, 02:06 PM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !


Can you find the numbers A,B,C, and D so that the following works?

ABCD x 4 = DCBA


Note: ABCD is a four digit number ,and so is the DCBA (e.g. 9712)


Good Luck !

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Apr 06, 02:19 PM 2011
Well, I have come this far:

A, can only be 1 or 2.

D, must be between 4 and 8.

:)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: sekuritati on Apr 06, 02:34 PM 2011
ABCD x 4 = DCBA

1. abcd < 2500; A must be smaller than 3
2. A = 2, because it cannot be 1 as 4 times 1 is an even number and if we substitute A in the product we have an odd product

2BCD x 4 = DCB2

3. D can be 3(3x4=12) or 8(8x4=32), both ending in 2
3a) assuming D is 3

2BC3 x 4 = 3CB2 ->obviously a number above 2000 multiplied by 4 cannot be equal to a number between 3002 and 3992, so the obvious answer is 8

4. 2BC8 x 4 = 8CB2
now B can be either 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 but B < 5 because 4*25 = 100
So AB = 21 or 23
4a) AB = 23 DC >= 92B2 C = 2 which is not possible as A = 2
AB = 21
5. 21C8 x 4 = 8C12
6. C can be 0,3,4,5,6,7,9

2108 x 4 = 8 432
2138 x 4 = 8 552
2148 x 4 = 8 592
2158 x 4 = 8 632
2168 x 4 = 8 672
2178 x 4 = 8 712 which is the correct answer
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 06, 03:46 PM 2011
Quote from: sekuritati on Apr 06, 02:34 PM 2011
ABCD x 4 = DCBA

1. abcd < 2500; A must be smaller than 3
2. A = 2, because it cannot be 1 as 4 times 1 is an even number and if we substitute A in the product we have an odd product

2BCD x 4 = DCB2

3. D can be 3(3x4=12) or 8(8x4=32), both ending in 2
3a) assuming D is 3

2BC3 x 4 = 3CB2 ->obviously a number above 2000 multiplied by 4 cannot be equal to a number between 3002 and 3992, so the obvious answer is 8

4. 2BC8 x 4 = 8CB2
now B can be either 1 or 3 or 5 or 7 but B < 5 because 4*25 = 100
So AB = 21 or 23
4a) AB = 23 DC >= 92B2 C = 2 which is not possible as A = 2
AB = 21
5. 21C8 x 4 = 8C12
6. C can be 0,3,4,5,6,7,9

2108 x 4 = 8 432
2138 x 4 = 8 552
2148 x 4 = 8 592
2158 x 4 = 8 632
2168 x 4 = 8 672
2178 x 4 = 8 712 which is the correct answer



Oh Bravo  :thumbsup:


Thats the correct answer, well done mate  :)

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 20, 05:56 AM 2011
Anyone in need of a new Riddle  ;D !?!?
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 20, 05:57 AM 2011
A game very similar to golf was played in ancient China more than five hundred years before its first known mention in Scotland
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 20, 05:58 AM 2011
I regard golf as an expensive way of playing marbles. GK CHESTERTON
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Big EZ on Apr 20, 01:38 PM 2011
Post it up... they are always fun  :P
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 20, 01:46 PM 2011
OK here is the next Riddle !


It can be long
It can be short
It can be rewarding
It can be bad
it can be important
It can seem meaningless

Everyone has it !

What is it?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Big EZ on Apr 20, 02:33 PM 2011
is the correct answer..... TIME?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 20, 03:09 PM 2011
'Thought' or 'Thoughts'.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Droganson on Apr 20, 03:28 PM 2011
I say the answer is...fried chicken! :D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 20, 03:34 PM 2011
Quote from: Droganson on Apr 20, 03:28 PM 2011
I say the answer is...fried chicken! :D

I think I prefer Ur answer to mine!! lol
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: 6th-sense on Apr 20, 03:42 PM 2011
sound like the answer is LIFE
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 20, 04:45 PM 2011
All good efforts my friends but not the given answer !


Keep trying it will come to you  ;D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Apr 20, 04:49 PM 2011
breath?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 20, 04:51 PM 2011
Sorry mate, incorrect !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 20, 05:46 PM 2011
A day.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 21, 04:53 AM 2011
All good answers but not the given one !


Anyone else with any idea what it could be before I reveal !?!?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: trebor on Apr 21, 05:57 AM 2011
A life?

Just noticed it's been suggested.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 21, 07:05 AM 2011
Yep, no dice with that one !


Have a good think and if you dont get I will post the answer tonight  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 22, 03:07 AM 2011
HAIR !!!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 22, 04:30 AM 2011
Ah good efforts everyone but no cigar this time !



The given answer is MEMORY !


Look back at my last few replies and "see" the hints !?!?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 22, 03:54 PM 2011
Mmmmmmmmmm Twister mate.......U fooled us again.

U put in the clue............."Everyone has it"

But people with complete memory loss will not have it!!...........U threw us......once again!! lol
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 24, 01:35 PM 2011
Next Riddle !


A tribe where everyone is a prince but everyone is a slave.


Who or what am I ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 24, 05:30 PM 2011
A type of fish?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 25, 04:34 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Apr 24, 05:30 PM 2011
A type of fish?

Sorry mate, incorrect !
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 26, 02:18 PM 2011
A swarm of gnats is called a "ghost"

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 27, 03:22 PM 2011
Anyone before I reveal all ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 27, 03:39 PM 2011
Dogs that pull snow sledges?
(Snow foxes?)

Ie. North Pole expedition stuff?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 27, 03:42 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Apr 27, 03:39 PM 2011
Dogs that pull snow sledges?
(Snow foxes?)

Ie. North Pole expedition stuff?

errmmmmmm sorry mate, not the given answer !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 27, 04:00 PM 2011
Its a animal tho- right?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 27, 04:18 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Apr 27, 04:00 PM 2011
Its a animal tho- right?

Its not mate no  :o
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 27, 04:21 PM 2011
The given answer is,




The College of Cardinals. They are known as Princes of the Roman Catholic Church but, as clerics, they are slaves to the laity of the Church.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Apr 27, 05:37 PM 2011
Oh- Them!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: ewarwoowar on Apr 27, 05:39 PM 2011
is it the college of cardinals?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Apr 28, 04:33 AM 2011
Quote from: ewarwoowar on Apr 27, 05:39 PM 2011
Is it the college of cardinals?


Yes it is mate  ;)
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on May 30, 06:28 AM 2011
A bullet fired horizontally from a gun, and a second bullet dropped by hand from the same height as the gun, will both hit the ground at the same time. The forward motion of an object has no effect on the pull of gravity.

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on May 30, 06:52 AM 2011
Would the same experiment work on the Moon?

1/6 th gravitational pull on the surface of the moon.

(or would the bullet leave the moon gravitational pull!)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on May 31, 06:04 AM 2011
Anyone ready for a new Riddle !?!?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on May 31, 06:05 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on May 31, 06:04 AM 2011
Anyone ready for a new Riddle !?!?

Always
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on May 31, 06:06 AM 2011
...........and waiting!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on May 31, 06:11 AM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !!!


A man was having a hard time remembering a password that was 7 characters and consisted of letters and numbers. He wrote down the phrase, "You force heaven to be empty." on a card to remember the password.



What was the password?


Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on May 31, 06:16 AM 2011
U472BMT
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on May 31, 06:17 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on May 31, 06:16 AM 2011
U472BMT



Is the correct answer ! Well done Chris  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on May 31, 06:28 AM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !


If you were in an apple orchard and wanted to pick a ripe apple but it is too dark outside to tell which are ripe or not, how many would you need to pick to have 99% chance of having at least 1 ripe apple? You do not want to waste by picking too many, and know that at this time of year that 2/3 of the apples are ripe. And there is no time to find a light, as you need to hurry home with your apples.


What is the minimum number of apples to pick?

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on May 31, 06:58 AM 2011
I'd pick a pear.

[reveal=Note]I hope someone else see's the Humour in this, and its not just me!! lol[/reveal]

..........and besides, u don't say how many apples are in the Apple Orchard anyway!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on May 31, 02:06 PM 2011
A bullet fired from a Kalashnikov weighs only a quarter of an ounce, but leaves the barrel at more than 1,500mph. This gives it a force of impact equivalent to that of a brick dropped from the top of St Paul's cathedral.

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on May 31, 04:35 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on May 31, 06:28 AM 2011
Here is the next Riddle !


If you were in an apple orchard and wanted to pick a ripe apple but it is too dark outside to tell which are ripe or not, how many would you need to pick to have 99% chance of having at least 1 ripe apple? You do not want to waste by picking too many, and know that at this time of year that 2/3 of the apples are ripe. And there is no time to find a light, as you need to hurry home with your apples.


What is the minimum number of apples to pick?




Anyone ?

I thought this was right up Bayes street, so to speak  ;D

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on May 31, 05:14 PM 2011
3 Apples.
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 01, 05:31 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on May 31, 05:14 PM 2011
3 Apples.

Sorry mate, thats not the given answer !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 03, 04:50 AM 2011
The given answer is 4 Apples  ;D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 03, 02:35 PM 2011
Ohh. Ten Pence short!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 04, 01:58 PM 2011
Next Riddle !


A man was put in a prison cell a number of years ago for unspoken reasons because it was really bad, so bad that he was enclosed in a hollow cement block to die of hunger or thirst.

And even under extreem measures he still managed to escape

The only thing in the room was a table


How did he manage to escape ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 04, 04:04 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jun 04, 01:58 PM 2011
Next Riddle !


A man was put in a prison cell a number of years ago for unspoken reasons because it was really bad, so bad that he was enclosed in a hollow cement block to die of hunger or thirst.

And even under extreem measures he still managed to escape

The only thing in the room was a table


How did he manage to escape ?




Anyone  ;D ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 04, 06:55 PM 2011
Yes, I know this one.  :)

Dad used to tell this story, to us three kids from, a young age, and would also tell every girlfriend/boyfriend any of us took back to the family house.
My four kids also know it, and I will teach it to all my grandchildren (just as soon as they are born!)

My dad still tell the story now, if he thinks U have not heard it before!! lol

So if U really want to know, look in the reveal.
(this is where the reveal feature I invented, really comes into its own!!)

But try working it out first.
I will do it a 'level' at a time.
[reveal]The Prisoner Story[reveal]In a room, with no windows, no doors, just a table[reveal]He takes his finger and rubs it really hard and fast on the prison cell walls, till his finger is SORE[reveal]Then he takes the SAW, and saws the table into two halves, which when put back together make it WHOLE[reveal]His climbs through the wHOLE, and out of the prison cell, and reached the outside world, where he shouts and shouts till his voice was HOARSE [reveal]Then he got onto his HOaRSE and rode off into the sun-set.[/reveal][/reveal][/reveal] [/reveal][/reveal][/reveal]






Supplementary question for U Twister?

[reveal]Whilst he was in the cell, how do U think he survived with no food or water?[reveal]But he did have a pencil, and a bed spring![/reveal][/reveal]


Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 05, 07:16 AM 2011
Ah excellent chris !

Well done mate  :)


I dont know the answer to ure question, so plz "spill the beans" !!
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 05, 07:52 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jun 05, 07:16 AM 2011

I dont know the answer to ure question, so plz "spill the beans" !!
[reveal]The Prisoner Used the Pencil every day, and marked the days on the wall, and made DATES[reveal]Then he took the DATES, and ate them, Meanwhile, whist the cell had no bed, he took the bed SPRING and pushed it into the ground, and within a few moments, water started to bubble up from the SPRING, and he could drink to his hearts content.[reveal]The End.[/reveal] [/reveal][/reveal]
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 05, 10:09 AM 2011
Ha Ha  :D !


Good one mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 06, 06:35 AM 2011
Everything is both simpler than we can imagine and more entangled than we can conceive. JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE (1749-1832)

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 06, 09:17 AM 2011
Next Riddle !



I turn polar bears white
and I will make you cry.
I make guys have to pee
and girls comb their hair.
I make celebrities look regular
and normal people look like celebrities.
I turn pancakes brown
and make your champane bubble.
If you sqeeze me, I'll pop.
If you look at me, you'll pop.
Can you guess the riddle?


97% of Harvard graduates can not figure this riddle out, but 84% of kindergarten students were able to figure this out in 6 minutes or less. Can you guess the correct answer?

Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 06, 10:56 AM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Oct 26, 04:08 PM 2010
No.

Well done Furple, that is the correct answer !


Although Time and Pressure have been touted as possible answers too  ;)
No, Time and Pressure then!

Page 11 U posted this riddle up on Paul.
Title: Re: Twister's Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 06, 01:16 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jun 06, 10:56 AM 2011
No, Time and Pressure then!

Page 11 you posted this riddle up on Paul.


Excellent Chris !

I wondered who would be paying the most attention (you knew you had seen it before didnt you  :D !)

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 07, 12:46 PM 2011
Next Riddle !!


What is found everywhere you can see,
Grows in the light, but will die in the face of the sun?
Completely harmless, but is the stuff of nightmares and fears.

Sometimes it never stays in the same place for long, but can move very slowly.

It is life like in shape and moment, but is never alive or what it seems.


What is it ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 07, 02:26 PM 2011
Time?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 07, 04:15 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jun 07, 02:26 PM 2011
Time?


ooooooooooooo good effort mate, but not the given answer !


Try again !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 07, 04:44 PM 2011
The Past?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 07, 05:30 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jun 07, 04:44 PM 2011
The Past?


Sorry thats incorrect !

Read the Riddle slowly and you will see it  ;)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 07, 06:53 PM 2011
Vision
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 08, 04:37 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jun 07, 06:53 PM 2011
Vision


Good effort again mate, but not the given answer  ;)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Fripper on Jun 08, 04:41 AM 2011
Air
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 09, 12:50 PM 2011
Good efforts guys !



Quote from: Twisteruk on Jun 07, 12:46 PM 2011
Next Riddle !!


What is found everywhere you can see,
Grows in the light, but will die in the face of the sun?
Completely harmless, but is the stuff of nightmares and fears.

Sometimes it never stays in the same place for long, but can move very slowly.

It is life like in shape and moment, but is never alive or what it seems.


What is it ?


The given answer is, "Your Shadow"  ;D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 09, 03:51 PM 2011
According to the FBI, the odds of two people having identical fingerprints are 1 in 64,000,000. In June 2002, a corpse turned up near Las Vegas. A fingerprint taken from the body matched one from Kathleen Hatfield of Sonoma County, California. Next of kin were notified, funeral arrangements were made and her grave was dug. But before the body could be interred, Kathleen Hatfield turned up alive and well.

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 11, 05:06 PM 2011
Next Riddle !


One for the Math guys and girls ?


3x^2 - 6x + 4 = 0


What is X ?

Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 12, 01:03 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jun 11, 05:06 PM 2011
Next Riddle !


One for the Math guys and girls ?


3x^2 - 6x + 4 = 0


What is X ?




Ok we can have 2 Riddles running if the one above is too difficult !!


Here is the 2nd Riddle !



Which letter completes the sequence ?




S, N, E, P, O, H, C, _
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 21, 04:21 PM 2011
Bump


Anyone ?


(500!)

Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: chrisbis on Jun 24, 03:55 AM 2011


2300


Twenty Three Hundred


MMCCC



that, my friend, is the fact of the day.


( I never realised I was such a motor mouth!)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 25, 02:46 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jun 12, 01:03 PM 2011

Ok we can have 2 Riddles running if the one above is too difficult !!


Here is the 2nd Riddle !



Which letter completes the sequence ?




S, N, E, P, O, H, C, _



Third and Final call !!!  ;D
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: TicTacToe on Jun 25, 03:17 PM 2011
E(cho)




TTT ::)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jun 25, 03:45 PM 2011
Is the correct answer !



Well done  ;D
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: LuckyLucy on Jun 26, 12:03 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Jan 17, 04:03 AM 2011
Wild boars can be repelled by playing Britney Spears's song "Oops!...I did it again" at them.

LOL!
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day 20/09
Post by: LuckyLucy on Jun 26, 12:08 PM 2011
Quote from: Twisteruk on Sep 20, 03:00 AM 2010
The ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles believed he had been a shrub in a previous life and killed himself by jumping into a volcano.

So he became a rock in the next one
Title: Re: Fact Of The Day
Post by: LuckyLucy on Jun 26, 12:11 PM 2011
What is called a "French kiss" in the English speaking world is known as an "English kiss" in France.
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: LuckyLucy on Jun 26, 12:13 PM 2011
Better to burn out than to fade away - Highlander
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: LuckyLucy on Jul 08, 05:57 PM 2011
There is a fine line between cuddling someone and holding them down so they can't get away! ::)
Title: Re: Quote Of The Day
Post by: VLS on Jul 09, 07:15 PM 2011
Quote from: LuckyLucy on Jul 08, 05:57 PM 2011
There is a fine line between cuddling someone and holding them down so they can't get away! ::)


:thumbsup: :thumbsup:


I like it!


Thanks for sharing this quote dear Lucy. Made me smile and brightened my day  :)
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jul 16, 11:56 AM 2011
Okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Next Riddle !


I am a 4 letter word and I mean everything. I am everything.



What am I ?
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: TicTacToe on Jul 16, 01:45 PM 2011
name
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: Twisteruk on Jul 16, 02:07 PM 2011
Quote from: TicTacToe on Jul 16, 01:45 PM 2011
name

Good answer !


But not the given one


Try again !
Title: Re: Twister' Riddle Thread
Post by: chrisbis on Jul 16, 03:28 PM 2011
aura
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Twisteruk on Jul 18, 10:23 AM 2011
Is the correct answer !


Well done mate  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Twisteruk on Jul 19, 05:42 AM 2011
End.
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Twisteruk on Jul 20, 04:47 AM 2011
What one owes to one's mother is never repaid.


BASQUE PROVERB
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Skakus on Jul 22, 01:15 AM 2011
Can I play?

...What's red and tastes like blue paint?
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: chrisbis on Jul 22, 03:11 AM 2011
@Skakus
Something boiled till its RED hot, and Dipped in BLUE paint!
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Skakus on Jul 22, 03:35 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jul 22, 03:11 AM 2011
@SkakusSomething boiled till its RED hot, and Dipped in BLUE paint!

lol!
very original answer, but WRONG!
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: chrisbis on Jul 22, 04:08 AM 2011
whats the answer then Charlie?


Is it 17?
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: LuckyLucy on Jul 23, 08:06 AM 2011
A tomato dipped in blue paint?
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: chrisbis on Jul 23, 08:10 AM 2011
Blueberries!
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Skakus on Jul 23, 08:12 AM 2011
Quote from: LuckyLucy on Jul 23, 08:06 AM 2011
A tomato dipped in blue paint?

Cold!
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Skakus on Jul 23, 08:12 AM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jul 23, 08:10 AM 2011
Blueberries!

Getting colder!
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: chrisbis on Jul 23, 08:23 AM 2011
Is it a food?
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: Skakus on Jul 23, 10:13 PM 2011
Quote from: chrisbis on Jul 23, 08:23 AM 2011
Is it a food?

No.

Thank you to the few who had a go.


The answer to my riddle, what's red and tastes like blue paint?

Is...




































Red paint!    ;D
Title: Re: Twisters Fact Of The Day and Riddle Thread !
Post by: chrisbis on Jul 24, 03:36 AM 2011
..............because all paint tastes the same I guess.


Hmmm.


Maybe TwisterUk did a better job on the Twist front.


nice try tho Skakus  :twisted:


U could have used the Reveal button, instead of scrolling down the page!
Like An old school report would have said about Ur Riddle...[reveal]....must try harder![reveal]on the other hand, I could have said Ur answer was "Tainted" Ha Ha!![/reveal][/reveal]