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« on: December 01, 2008, 02:24:46 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2008, 02:43:28 PM » |
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I don't know the answer to your riddle, but I bet you meant to say underpants.
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Kerry Verne
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« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2008, 03:40:56 PM » |
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I don't know which is worse, Cocobolo for the itching, Padauk for the dust that stains my clothing, or mdf that goes *everywhere*. (Or cutting Jatoba/zebrawood, which smell like dog poop.)
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« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2008, 04:29:23 PM » |
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Beware the lollipop of mediocrity...lick it once and you suck forever.
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« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2008, 04:36:04 PM » |
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I don't know which is worse, Cocobolo for the itching, Padauk for the dust that stains my clothing, or mdf that goes *everywhere*. (Or cutting Jatoba/zebrawood, which smell like dog poop.)
My vote is Cocobolo, this is my first day without scratching my skin off of my friggin' neck  |
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2008, 05:27:21 PM » |
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Thanks for that Kerry, not sure why I never thought of that  With one of those outfits and a full respirator helmet, I'll be good to go  and then for Halloween I can use the outfit to dress up as a 'Puzzlemaker'  |
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2008, 12:28:24 PM » |
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Leaving comments about your undergarments aside... 1. Put 6 coins on each tray of the balance. Whichever side registers heavier, set those aside because the fake is not in there. 2. Divide the remaining coins, three on each tray. Again, set aside the heavier coins. 3. Put two of the remaining coins on the balance. If one of them is lighter, that is the fake. If they are the same, the remaining coin (the one not on the balance) is your culprit.  |
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2008, 01:02:15 PM » |
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Thanks for that Kerry, not sure why I never thought of that With one of those outfits and a full respirator helmet, I'll be good to go and then for Halloween I can use the outfit to dress up as a 'Puzzlemaker' We called it my 'bunny suit'. I got so warm I had to cut openings in the back for ventilation. I didn't get hives again though. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2008, 01:15:12 PM » |
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1. Put 6 coins on each tray of the balance. Whichever side registers heavier, set those aside because the fake is not in there. The fake coin is EITHER heavier OR lighter than the other coins !!! |
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now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert hall...
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« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2008, 02:11:50 PM » |
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This is a well known logical puzzle. Reminds me of times long gone! You have to start with 4 coins on each side of the balance. And then...
The puzzle can also be solved when you start with 13 coins including one fake (lighter or heavier). Anyone?
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I think it's a hobby; my wife thinks I'm suffering from burriburri.
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« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2008, 04:47:21 PM » |
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1. Put 6 coins on each tray of the balance. Whichever side registers heavier, set those aside because the fake is not in there. The fake coin is EITHER heavier OR lighter than the other coins !!! Yes, I suppose someone could have substituted a fake gold coin by gold-plating some platinum or uranium, but either would be worth more than the gold, so why bother?  |
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« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2008, 04:55:31 PM » |
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Yes, I suppose someone could have substituted a fake gold coin by gold-plating some platinum or uranium, but either would be worth more than the gold, so why bother? You don't want to get rich?? |
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I think it's a hobby; my wife thinks I'm suffering from burriburri.
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« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2008, 05:01:25 PM » |
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Yes, I suppose someone could have substituted a fake gold coin by gold-plating some platinum or uranium, but either would be worth more than the gold, so why bother? I guess most counterfeiters will try lead first. |
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now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert hall...
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« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2008, 01:41:00 AM » |
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