The worlds first riddle!

I dunno, you wanna turn around so I can get a better look? :wink:



It is very sad what happened at Virginia Tech.

BAD BAD= too bad

BB
AA
RR= parallel bars

( Did I wait long enough? )

Try, for the milk riddle....

do we assume those 4 r the only containers? or r there other ones like bowls of unspecified volume that can serve as intermediates?

and we cant steal ur 10-quart containers and leave u with the 4 and 5 ones?

EDIT: Nevermind I got it

I'll list the results after each pouring (u can figure out from which is being poured to which)

10 10 05 04
__________
10 10 00 00
10 05 05 00
10 05 01 04
10 09 01 00
06 09 01 04
07 09 00 04
07 10 00 03
07 10 03 00
03 10 03 04
03 10 05 02
08 10 00 02
08 10 02 00
08 06 02 04
10 06 02 02
So I have 14...not sure if that is the least thoh.....

[size=8]MILK
Since there are no requirements not to waste milk, or to provide the milk in the 4- and 5-quart containers, it can be done in seven pourings without using the 5-quart container (X is Roman for 10 to make the columns line up):

4 X X
------
0 X X
4 6 X
0 6 X
4 2 X
0 2 X
4 2 6
0 2 6
4 2 2[/size]

TTH:

BAD BAD = Two(Too) bad

Drink? What a waste I don't partake, help yourself guys, plenty to go round.


Stormy:

BAD BAD= too bad

BB
AA
RR= parallel bars

"Did I wait long enough?"


The question may be asked; did you not wait to long enough?" I bought them in France, either Toulon or Toulouse.




Thoh:

"do we assume those 4 r the only containers? or r there other ones like bowls of unspecified volume that can serve as intermediates?"

Sir, you may assume what you will, I assumed that you would be unable to answer due to commitments to referee a death fight grudge match between Batman and Spiderman. It appears we were both way off the mark.


"and we cant steal ur 10-quart containers and leave u with the 4 and 5 ones?"

I am quite surprised you would consider common thievery as a suitable means to an end, I seriously doubt Mark would be able to condone such conduct in front of so many witnesses; I was entertaining the Red Sox Cheerleaders at the time.


10 10 05 04
__________
10 10 00 00
10 05 05 00
10 05 01 04
10 09 01 00
06 09 01 04
07 09 00 04
07 10 00 03
07 10 03 00
03 10 03 04
03 10 05 02
08 10 00 02
08 10 02 00
08 06 02 04
10 06 02 02

So I have 14

(See below)




Mark:

MILK
Since there are no requirements not to waste milk, or to provide the milk in the 4- and 5-quart containers, it can be done in seven pourings without using the 5-quart container (X is Roman for 10 to make the columns line up):

4 X X
------
0 X X
4 6 X
0 6 X
4 2 X
0 2 X
4 2 6
0 2 6
4 2 2



Over the years there have been many amazing and original answers to some pretty obscure questions. However, IMHO this answer surpasses the standards set. May you be blessed with chocolate sprinkles on your bagels.



For the rest of us who think at ground level:

It can be done in 9 moves in several different ways:

move ten ten five four
1… 10 5 5 0
2… 10 5 1 4
3… 10 9 1 0
4…. 6 9 1 4
5…. 7 9 0 4
6…. 7 9 4 0
7…. 7 8 5 0
8…. 7 8 1 4
9… 10 8 1 1

move ten ten five four
1 10 5 5 0
2 10 5 1 4
3 10 9 1 0
4 10 9 0 1
5 7 9 0 4
6 7 9 4 0
7 7 8 5 0
8 7 8 1 4
9 10 8 1 1

move ten ten five four
1 10 6 0 4
2 5 6 5 4
3 9 6 5 0
4 9 6 1 4
5 9 7 0 4
6 4 7 5 4
7 8 7 5 0
8 8 7 1 4
9 8 10 1 1

move ten ten five four
1 10 6 0 4
2 5 6 5 4
3 9 6 5 0
4 9 2 5 4
5 9 7 0 4
6 4 7 5 4
7 8 7 5 0
8 8 7 1 4
9 8 10 1 1


Etc.






Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?




…….2
OWT ONE



REST
PLACED




CJ walks into a 7-11 store and selects four items to buy.
The clerk at the counter informs her that the total cost of the four items is $7.11.

She was completely surprised that the cost was the same as the name of the store.

The clerk informed her that he simply multiplied the cost of each item and arrived at the total.

CJ calmly informed the clerk that the items should be added and not multiplied.

The clerk then added the items together and informed the customer that the total was still exactly $7.11.

How can this be, was CJ ripped off, who will think of the children?

What are the exact costs of each item

I hate shopping, so let's make that a quicky:

1.20, 1.25, 1.50 and 3.16 add up to 7.11 and multiply to 7.11

converted into pennies and at least one should have been divisable by 5,
actually it turned out 3 were divisable by 5 which made the reminder 3.16.

You're not from around here are you?


Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

Do women do anything with their mouths closed? Why would make-up application be an exception?


REST
PLACED = placed under arrest

MILK IN 9 MOVES
What happened to the two quarts each requirement?

Because we cannot do anything with our mouth closed

I don't use mascara, but I think
with a mouth open you don't blink
not to be mistaken for a wink

CJ passionately wrote, "I hate shopping, so let's make that a quicky:"


Well, if you insist; I have never done it in a Quickie Mart before, Hey ho, first time for everything I guess!




R+I/S-K

I SECOND THAT!!!

R+I/S-K = calculated risk

I was just about to go to bed when my attention was drawn to a flurry of activity in the control room upon the discovery of the following communications:


Mark:
MILK IN 9 MOVES
What happened to the two quarts each requirement?


Thoh:
I SECOND THAT!!!


Three exclamations, I ask you, three. It was no wonder the alarm bells went off.


Milk:

When I wrote in clear concise English:

"How did we measure out exactly two quarts of milk, for each?"


I assumed you would realize that some idiot had omitted the word ?'ONE' that should have preceded the words …for each. An example is shown below:

How did we measure out exactly two quarts of milk, one for each?

I am sure one can see the obvious similarities between the two lines. However the damage having been done, I am willing to take my punishment; as long as it involves a bevy of cheerleaders and a liberal supply of whipped cream.

Now I must bid you all; good night!!!


CJ, about this 7/11 thing, did you mean…..

When I first read that I thought I read "entering"

I can't figure this one out. I keep staring at it.
It is two spelled backyards. It is before one. I don't know
Maybe it has to do with opposite or opposing?

Try,
I hope you don't mind but I was sent this and I found it funny.

Can you name the new element?

NEW ELEMENT FOUND The recent hurricanes and gasoline issues have provided more proof of the existence of a new chemical element. A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science.

The new element has been named (*************). (*************) has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312.
These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.

Since (*************) has no electrons, it is inert; however, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it
comes into contact. A minute amount of (*************) can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second to take over four days to complete.

(*************) has a normal half-life of 4 years. It does not decay, but
instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, (*************' s) Mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.

This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that (*************) is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass. When catalyzed with money, (*************) becomes Administratium. ..an element that radiates just as much energy as (*************) since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.

Thoh, that doesn't mean yes or no, it means you have to actually name the element and don't try "name the element" either.

(***......etc)=the name of the element, which has 13 letters.
Did you ever check out the radio station and see the barbie show? :wink:

Sorry, you can have you thread back. I won't make a habit of it.
Your still the love of my life you know. I am just always going to tease you. :wink:

that was funny....
althought im not up on current gasoline issues to know the answer....my non-13 word guesses were shellium and britishpetroLIUM

Shhh don't tell it has to do with the govt. I will give you a clue the symbol
is (Gv)

It isn't out with the one?? or is marlboro still in my head? (idiot emoticon)

They did not have that emoticon so I made it.

Good morning everyone, just got outta the tub;
The A-Z of things you do NOT want to find in the tub…

I don't wanna find Bigfoot!


Oh boy! Tryingtohelp is gonna be so mad with you TTH for taking her name, I'm telling ya, she will rip you a new one.


…….2
OWT ONE = Back to (OWT) square one (2 one)

Is that good, or is that good? Take your pick.


"new element?"

Please feel free, I have not laughed so much since; Nixon said he was telling the truth over Watergate.

That's all folks! I will return after my third cup of coffee.

Try not to spit it out

Okay I will be free today, thanks I appreciate it. As far as my pick maybe if you tell me then I will tell you. :wink: :wink:

And you are still weird.

CJ:
7/11 problem;
1.20, 1.25, 1.50 and 3.16 add up to 7.11 and multiply to 7.11

converted into pennies and at least one should have been divisable by 5,
actually it turned out 3 were divisable by 5 which made the reminder 3.16.

Look out Wall Mart!


The prices are: $1.20, $1.25, $1.50, and $3.16 (but not the only ones)

Let's begin by representing the problem with a pair of equations.
x y z w = 7.11
x + y + z + w = 7.11

If x,y,z,w represent the amounts of the four items in cents then we have

x y z w = 711000000
x + y + z + w = 711


What can we say so far?

The factors : 711 = (1)(3)(3)(79)

If there is to be an exact solution then the product xyzw must be divisible by 3, 9, 79.
The exact sum of the 4 items is 7.11 so the cost of each item is less than $7.11.

SOLUTION #1 (exact solution)
Suppose the customer purchased four items worth $3.16, $1.50, $1.20, and $1.25,
then the total cost and the product would be exactly $7.11 .

SOLUTION #2 (rounds correctly)
Suppose the customer selected four items which cost $.79, $1.75, $2.00, $2.57.
The total cost is $7.11. However, the product is 7.10605.
The clerk rounds correctly and quotes the amount $7.11.

SOLUTION #3 (rounds correctly)
Suppose the customer selected four items which cost $2.00, $2.07, $2.29, $.75.
The total cost is $7.11. However, the product is 7.11045.
The clerk rounds correctly and quotes the amount $7.11.



Stormy:

Chasing Cheerleaders:
"You're not from around here are you? "

What gave me away, was it the Stetson and spurs, or my André Leon Talley socks from John Lobb 680 Madison Avenue Near 61st Street NY

Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?

"Do women do anything with their mouths closed?"

Hmmm! Can I get back to you on that one. :wink:


REST
PLACED = placed under arrest

R+I/S-K = calculated risk

Clever!


Mark:

Complaint…..Delt with

Thoh:

Complaint…..Ditto


Don't fail to check out CJ's article on mascara! Including this little known gem, which I am sure, will be repeated often enough to become fact:

"I think with a mouth open you don't blink"

?'We are amused' Queen Victoria is alleged to have said; and so is this Queen!


TTH wrote, "you can have you thread back. I won't make a habit of it"

a) How much thread do you need to make a habit?
b) Are you going to be a Nun?
c) Will it be in a monastery where you have to take a vow of silence?


I think I would have made a good nun, after all I had none today, and there will be none tomorrow…. unless I can join the mile high club!

Complaints from;
Mark / Thoh / TTH / Accuracy / Brevity / Cheerleaders ongoing….


Disclaimer:
Please note my answers are not intended to not represent the correct answer, but any similarity between my answer representing the correct answer and not the intended correct answer is purely coincidental and should not be relied upon in a court of law.



I was up before the judge again this morning and he said if I could answer this he would let me of for being drunk and rowdy…..he fined me five dollars:

What is the smallest positive and negative integer which can be written as the sum of two cubes of integers in two different ways



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