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selenau837
03-02-2006, 10:02 AM
To see just how smart some of y'all are, here are some brain teasers. This should be fun!!


I'll post the answers to these tomorrow.

1. Do they have a 4th of July in England?

2. If there are 7 months that have 31 days in them and 11 months that have 30 days in them, how many months have 28 days in them?


3. How many birthdays does the average man have?


4. What is boiled then cooled, sweetened then soured?


5. A woman gives a beggar 50 cents; the woman is the beggar's sister, but the beggar is not the woman's brother. How come?

6. How many outs are there in an inning?


7. What is brought to the table and cut, but never eaten?


8. Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister? Why?


9. What is neither inside a house nor outside a house, but no house would be complete without it?

10. Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?

lmnop7854
03-02-2006, 10:07 AM
To see just how smart some of y'all are, here are some brain teasers. This should be fun!!


I'll post the answers to these tomorrow.

1. Do they have a 4th of July in England?

I would hope so.

2. If there are 7 months that have 31 days in them and 11 months that have 30 days in them, how many months have 28 days in them?

All of them.


3. How many birthdays does the average man have?

One a year.



8. Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister? Why?

Because he is dead.


10. Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?

70

Ok, so I am only semi-smart. But I knew that already.

Lisa

MrsGorilla
03-02-2006, 10:14 AM
To take a guess at a couple of these that Lisa didn't answer:

5. A woman gives a beggar 50 cents; the woman is the
beggar's sister, but the beggar is not the woman's brother. How come?

I'm guessing that the beggar is also a woman which would mean they are sisters and not sister/brother?

6. How many outs are there in an inning?

6, 3 for each team.

MrsGorilla
03-02-2006, 10:18 AM
9. What is neither inside a house nor outside a house, but no house would be complete without it?

I'm not sure on this one, but it's probably something silly like a roof or a door or something. :D

selenau837
03-02-2006, 10:18 AM
Keep 'em coming folks. These are fun aren't they. Some of them are kinda tricky. I have the answers and it still took me a min to get a few of them. :D

Kraj
03-02-2006, 10:51 AM
7. What is brought to the table and cut, but never eaten?
The cheese? ;) :D

selenau837
03-02-2006, 10:56 AM
The cheese? ;) :D

Ewwwww:o :rolleyes:

fuzzygeek
03-02-2006, 11:53 AM
1. Do they have a 4th of July in England?
Yes every 4th of July

2. If there are 7 months that have 31 days in them and 11 months that have 30 days in them, how many months have 28 days in them?
Normally 12


3. How many birthdays does the average man have?
Most of the time one.


4. What is boiled then cooled, sweetened then soured?
Rich!!!


5. A woman gives a beggar 50 cents; the woman is the beggar's sister, but the beggar is not the woman's brother. How come?
The beggar is a woman

6. How many outs are there in an inning?

Normally 6 except if the Team that is behind is first in the 9th inning.

7. What is brought to the table and cut, but never eaten?

?????
8. Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister? Why?
Hummpt, unless it is like “The Bride Corpse”


9. What is neither inside a house nor outside a house, but no house would be complete without it?
????

10. Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?
70

TessB
03-02-2006, 04:05 PM
7. What is brought to the table and cut, but never eaten?
A deal?

I don't know about the house question.
Nor do I have a clue what is boiled and cooled, sweetened and soured.

ChrisO
03-02-2006, 05:55 PM
9. What is neither inside a house nor outside a house, but no house would be complete without it?

The house.

Vassago
03-02-2006, 11:08 PM
7. What is brought to the table and cut, but never eaten?

Cards?

selenau837
03-03-2006, 07:38 AM
To see just how smart some of y'all are, here are some brain teasers. This should be fun!!


I'll post the answers to these tomorrow.

1. Do they have a 4th of July in England?
Yes

2. If there are 7 months that have 31 days in them and 11 months that have 30 days in them, how many months have 28 days in them?
12


3. How many birthdays does the average man have?
One


4. What is boiled then cooled, sweetened then soured?
Sweet Ice Tea with Lemon


5. A woman gives a beggar 50 cents; the woman is the beggar's sister, but the beggar is not the woman's brother. How come?
Her Sister

6. How many outs are there in an inning?
6


7. What is brought to the table and cut, but never eaten?
Cards


8. Is it legal for a man in California to marry his widow's sister? Why?
Illegal to marry a corpse


9. What is neither inside a house nor outside a house, but no house would be complete without it?
Window

10. Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?

70


Way to go guys.

If you want more, I have about 20 more I can post. Just say the word.

Have a great weekend guys.

MrsGorilla
03-03-2006, 08:00 AM
9. What is neither inside a house nor outside a house, but no house would be complete without it?
Window

Could have been a door too. :mad: :D

selenau837
03-03-2006, 08:08 AM
Could have been a door too. :mad: :D

Actually when a door is open it is either inside the house or outside. The window go straight up, unless you have those pivoting windows.

Unless you were meaning a sliding glass door. :p :D

MrsGorilla
03-03-2006, 08:11 AM
Actually when a door is open it is either inside the house or outside. The window go straight up, unless you have those pivoting windows.

Unless you were meaning a sliding glass door. :p :D

We used to have those casement windows that swing out before we had our windows done. Thank goodness we got rid of those old things. :rolleyes:

selenau837
03-03-2006, 08:19 AM
We used to have those casement windows that swing out before we had our windows done. Thank goodness we got rid of those old things. :rolleyes:

Wow, those types are popular here. Says that it is easier to clean and maintain.

I personally like the windows with the blinds build in. Those kind look nifty to me.

MrsGorilla
03-03-2006, 08:30 AM
Wow, those types are popular here. Says that it is easier to clean and maintain.

There isn't anything wrong with those types of windows per se, but our house was built in 1953 and those were the original windows and so were single pane aluminum and terribly energy inefficient. Just so I know we're talking about the same thing, I'm talking about the windows that have the hand crank you turn and the window swings out. The ones we have now are double hung, which are the ones that you can swing inside the house for easy cleaning. :)

I personally like the windows with the blinds build in. Those kind look nifty to me.

Yes, those are nifty but they're really friggin expensive. :eek:

selenau837
03-03-2006, 08:35 AM
There isn't anything wrong with those types of windows per se, but our house was built in 1953 and those were the original windows and so were single pane aluminum and terribly energy inefficient. Just so I know we're talking about the same thing, I'm talking about the windows that have the hand crank you turn and the window swings out. The ones we have now are double hung, which are the ones that you can swing inside the house for easy cleaning. :)



Yes, those are nifty but they're really friggin expensive. :eek:


Ohh, OK, I understand what you are saying now. Yes my Grandmothers house had those hand cranked kind. It was three horizontal windows and each cranked out to hope up.

Yes, those are very expensive, but awfully purtty. :D

Rich
03-03-2006, 09:58 AM
Actually when a door is open it is either inside the house or outside. The window go straight up, unless you have those pivoting windows.

Unless you were meaning a sliding glass door. :p :D
It could have been the walls then too :cool:

selenau837
03-03-2006, 10:14 AM
It could have been the walls then too :cool:

I knew you would pipe in and try and complicate this...*giggles*. At least you read it. :p

I suppose you are correct.

Did you get any of the other Rich?? I am curious.

Rich
03-03-2006, 10:46 AM
Did you get any of the other Rich?? I am curious.
Most of them had been answered before I saw it, however the answers to this question are all incorrect


How many outs are there in an inning?


There may not be any, it really depends on how good the bowler is :cool: :p

selenau837
03-03-2006, 10:50 AM
Most of them had been answered before I saw it, however the answers to this question are all incorrect

Ahh, they beatcha to it eh?

I'll give you one just for you honey. You're supper smart you should get this one.

A man builds a house rectangular in shape. All sides have southern exposure. A big bear walks by. What color is the bear? Why?


There may not be any, it really depends on how good the bowler is :cool: :p
Umm, OK, I don't get it!! Bowling doesn't have innings. It has frames. As well as there aren't any outs in bowling? Or are you speaking of Cricket?

fuzzygeek
03-03-2006, 11:04 AM
White polar bear on North Pole.

Rich
03-03-2006, 11:29 AM
Or are you speaking of Cricket?
Of course :cool:

A man builds a house rectangular in shape. All sides have southern exposure. A big bear walks by. What color is the bear? Why?

Well I hate to be pedantic here but it's impossible for a rectangular house to have southern exposure on all sides :confused:

duh Bloody drink!

Oldsoftboss
03-05-2006, 02:08 AM
Well I hate to be pedantic here but it's impossible for a rectangular house to have southern exposure on all sides :confused:


Not if you build it right on top of the North Pole (Thus the white Polar Bear)

Dave

Rich
03-05-2006, 04:37 AM
Not if you build it right on top of the North Pole (Thus the white Polar Bear)

Dave
yes, I'd already posted that drink and logic don't mix :mad: :D

msp
03-06-2006, 05:13 AM
6. How many outs are there in an inning?
???

Sorry it is 10.... Has to be...., ;)

msp
03-06-2006, 05:16 AM
Most of them had been answered before I saw it, however the answers to this question are all incorrect




There may not be any, it really depends on how good the bowler is :cool: :p


You are not thinking of an over are you Rich??

TessB
03-06-2006, 11:33 AM
Pardon my obsessive need to be acknowledged as having a perfectly acceptable answer, but....

I believe one can bring a deal to the table, and one can cut a deal.
I agree one can also do this with cards, but a deal would also fit the criteria.
:p

selenau837
03-06-2006, 12:23 PM
Polar Bear is the correct answer to the last one.

As for the 'deal' answer Tess, that is a good answer. I won't argue with you on that one deary!

Oldsoftboss
03-07-2006, 12:44 AM
yes, I'd already posted that drink and logic don't mix :mad: :D

Not so fast...

One night at Cheers, Cliff Clavin explained the "Buffalo Theory" to his buddy, Norm. "Well ya see, Norm, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kill brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine! That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.
:D

Rich
03-07-2006, 12:46 AM
This is why we all feel more intelligent after a few drinks. :D
But I was only half way through the second glass :mad: :D

Oldsoftboss
03-07-2006, 12:54 AM
But you are a Pom... Ha Ha

Rich
03-07-2006, 01:23 AM
But you are a Pom...
Fortunately :cool: :p

Oldsoftboss
03-08-2006, 02:22 AM
Fortunately

for some, but not for others. ;)

Jacob Mathai
03-15-2006, 04:06 AM
What is it?

The buyer doesn't use it.
The user doesn't see it.
The seller doesn't care.

Jacob Mathai
03-15-2006, 04:06 AM
What is it?

The buyer doesn't use it.
The user doesn't see it.
The seller doesn't care.

Jacob Mathai
03-15-2006, 04:08 AM
I am sorry, it was double posted. You may delete one.

Kraj
03-15-2006, 07:33 AM
So may you. Hit "Edit", Hit "Delete", check the "Delete Message" option, and hit "Delete" again. :)

dan-cat
03-15-2006, 08:07 AM
What is it?

The buyer doesn't use it.
The user doesn't see it.
The seller doesn't care.

a casket? :confused:

fuzzygeek
03-16-2006, 07:19 AM
RIDDLE & ANSWER

There is something unusual about these words, see if you can figure it out. The answer is below..but don't peek until you've given it a good shot!



Assess

Banana

Dresser

Grammar

Potato

Revive

Uneven

Voodoo

OK, see if you can figure out what these words have in common........




Are you peeking or have you already given up?




Answer:

In all of the listed words, if you take the first letter, place it at the end of the word, and then spell the word backwards, it will be the same word. Did you figure it out?