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Brain Teasers (pg. 5)
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| ChemEnhanced |
The paragraph below is most unusual. How quickly can you find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so ordinary you'd think nothing was wrong with it - and in fact, nothing is wrong with it. It is unusual though. Why?
"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 ... " |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by love_child
A girl who was just learning to drive went down a one-way street in the wrong direction, but didn't break the law. How come?
and dont google it :p |
She was driving a bicycle. |
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| love_child |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
She was driving a bicycle. |
correct |
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| love_child |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
The paragraph below is most unusual. How quickly can you find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so ordinary you'd think nothing was wrong with it - and in fact, nothing is wrong with it. It is unusual though. Why?
"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 ... " |
That is a tough one |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
"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 young girl, back toward him, just finishing a long, soulful oration ... " |
no letter "e" |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
no letter "e" |
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| evil_cookie |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
"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 ... " |
I never found this riddle impressive. I wont give away the answer, however, I will highlight a grammar mistake you've made: youg is not word. |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by evil_cookie
I never found this riddle impressive. I wont give away the answer, however, I will highlight a grammar mistake you've made: youg is not word. |
I already did, Cookie :) |
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| ChemEnhanced |
What are the next three numbers in this series?
4, 6, 12, 18, 30, 42, 60, 72, 102, 108, ?, ?, ? |
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| evil_cookie |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
I already did, Cookie :) |
Oh, I noticed that you did--I don't think he did though. :p |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| quote: | Originally posted by evil_cookie
Oh, I noticed that you did--I don't think he did though. :p |
I would think
made it obvious that I did notice |
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| LKD |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
What are the next three numbers in this series?
4, 6, 12, 18, 30, 42, 60, 72, 102, 108, ?, ?, ? |
138, 150, 180 |
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