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That's what I implied, you can need a heart when you're overly rich, but you cannot eat your own heart or actually not have a heart in the literal sense. Isn't this somekind of metafor anyway?Quote:
Originally posted by Elrond
No, you can eat a heart and no die : if it's no yours.
That's ridiculous! Nothing's better than god!Quote:
Originally posted by Elrond
It's better than God
It's worse than the Devil
The poor have it
The rich need it
It you eat it, you die
Worse than the devil? Impossible! Nothing again!
Everyone knows the poor have nothing!
Rich people need nothing, they're rich! Geez!
If you eat poison you die ;)
Hmmm... I'd have to say either me :D or nothing.
I can honestly say I answered every riddle in this thread before looking at the answer. Anyway, I'll wait for Elrond's approval before offering a question of my own.
That's the score:
1. Simon and Gabriel - 2pts
2. Saturno, Elrond and me (SeventhStar) - 1pt
but honestly I have no idea about Elrond's riddle! :rolleyes:
Solarflare is right, the answer is "nothing".
Nothing is better than God.
Nothing is worst than the devil.
The poor have nothing.
The rich need nothing.
If you eat nothing, you die!
And I agree also that the riddles so far have not been really difficult to answer. The problem is that it's very hard to create new riddles, and most of the other are well known. I didn't knew the ones about the Saloon and the fly, but they were quite obvious as well.
Solarflare, it's your turn to ask a question.
wow! I would've never guessed. I thought it was a joke... Ha!
Okay so Score:
1. Simon and Gabriel - 2pts
2. Saturno, Elrond, solarflare and me (SeventhStar) - 1pt
Problem is that hes American so the next question will be tomorrow. But that's life...
;) :p :D
That is an opportunity to think out the riddle you woud ask next time you win, as less time would go lost with that then.Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
Problem is that hes American so the next question will be tomorrow. But that's life...
;) :p :D
Yes but last night I thought of lots of riddles so I am prepared now. I hope he asks a good one! Hear that solarflare?! ;)
Uh oh. I hope you do not want to ask how long an astronaut lives near the event horizon of a black hole provide he survived the stretching forces. :D :eek: :eek:Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
Yes but last night I thought of lots of riddles so I am prepared now. I hope he asks a good one! Hear that solarflare?! ;)
I can only suggest that it's in the neighbourhood of 1*(10^(-3452)) seconds :DQuote:
Originally posted by Simon666
Uh oh. I hope you do not want to ask how long an astronaut lives near the event horizon of a black hole provide he survived the stretching forces. :D :eek: :eek:
Actually I think it is infinite instead of infinitely short for an outside observer and also to the astronaut if he measures time by the time that passes for the outside observer. If the astronaut measures the time by his own watch he would experience that he almost immediately falls behind the event horizon.Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
I can only suggest that it's in the neighbourhood of 1*(10^(-3452)) seconds :D
Well... achtually... err... What's an event horizon
I know both word separately but I've never met this collocation. :rolleyes:
Basically, the event horizon of a black hole is the point of no return (actually not a point but a sphere, the point in the centre of the black hole is the singularity, for rotating black holes the singularity is a circle), where even light cannot escape any more. Ever seen the movie "Event horizon"? It's not that good actually.Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
What's an event horizon
Nope! Havent seen the movie. Not all movies come to Bulgaria... :DQuote:
Ever seen the movie "Event horizon"? It's not that good actually.
Actually I would've asked:
If a water-lily grows as big as a lake for 24 hours and grow twice every hour, how many hours would it take to fill half a lake.
(no points for this one. Only solarflare has the RIGHT to give points now)
;)
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I have a couple of riddles if someone wants to ask me a question.... :cool:
Gabriel has been too fast, he has the correct answer!
P.S. I got the answers to the last 3 questions but I wasn't quick enough :( :(
I'll see how I do with yours, Gabriel :)
Well, the question by SeventhStar isn't exactly difficult, you do not even need to understand exponential growth, you just need to be there to answer. Maybe an idea: announce when you are going to post a next riddle (around 1/2 hours after solving the previous) so everybody who reads it keeps it in mind?Quote:
Originally posted by John E
P.S. I got the answers to the last 3 questions but I wasn't quick enough :( :(
:confused:
Sorry guys but it's solarflare's turn to ask! Ha is the last to have answewred a true question. But If you want we can make so:
There are two questions being asked right-now. And while wating for solarflare let's start with the paralel questioning.
Status:
score:
1. Simon and Gabriel - 2pts
2. Saturno, Elrond and me (SeventhStar) - 1pt
questions: solarflare has to ask!
John E has to ask (Let's give him a chance)
Is that okay with you?
Nope, wait for solarflare, it is his turn alright, not Gabriel.Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
Sorry guys but it's solarflare's turn to ask! Ha is the last to have answewred a true question. But If you want we can make so:
There are two questions being asked right-now. And while wating for solarflare let's start with the paralel questioning.
Whatever you say, oh Great One! :D
I'm happy with that. I'm not trying to jump the queue.
Incidentally, SeventhStar's question wasn't quite fair because he said it grows twice every hour - not twice AS BIG every hour :(
Yes, but then you could also complain that lilies don't grow that fast, they are not bacteria you know. I guess this is a modified riddle where in the original bacteria (<->lilies) and a petri dish (<->lake) were used. Am I correct SeventhStar, oh lITTLE oNE? :D ;) :pQuote:
Originally posted by John E
Incidentally, SeventhStar's question wasn't quite fair because he said it grows twice every hour - not twice AS BIG every hour :(
Yep that the original... but it has many versions...Quote:
Originally posted by Simon666
Yes, but then you could also complain that lilies don't grow that fast, they are not bacteria you know. I guess this is a modified riddle where in the original bacteria (<->lilies) and a petri dish (<->lake) were used. Am I correct SeventhStar, oh lITTLE oNE? :D ;) :p
Yes but...
Who shot the poor barman???
Ask the third poker player ;). But if you know the age of the captain, you'll have a good hint! :p :D :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by Doctor Luz
Yes but...
Who shot the poor barman???
I shot the sheriff / But I did not shoot the deputy... :DQuote:
Originally posted by Doctor Luz
Yes but...
Who shot the poor barman???
A small question regarding the "who's turn it is to ask a question" thingie: what if the one who's turn it is doesn't post for a week or so? For the records: I'm not eager to ask a question, 'cause I don't have a good one handy.
You were two minutes faster than me. :D I don't know who the original is from, but Warren G's version is quite good.Quote:
Originally posted by Gabriel Fleseriu
I shot the sheriff / But I did not shoot the deputy... :D
There is little chance with that for solarflare, but if that should happen: if not after 12 hours there is a new question, how about the second guy who came up with an answer if there is one, or else the previous person who has asked a question, or else the thread starter our buddy SeventhStar?Quote:
Originally posted by Gabriel Fleseriu
A small question regarding the "who's turn it is to ask a question" thingie: what if the one who's turn it is doesn't post for a week or so? For the records: I'm not eager to ask a question, 'cause I don't have a good one handy.
I suggest we give solarflare time till tomorrow at 9CET. Then the one that's question was answered by solarflare (Elrond) gets to ask again. solarflares point is removed an Elrond is given one.
Perhaps the solution is that you shouldn't answer a question until you have another one to ask?? If you can't think of one, you can maybe drop "hints" to the others??
I don't think solarflare points should be removed or any point added to me in this case. There will be a point where it will be quite difficult to find new riddles (when the most famous ones, plus a few more) will have been asked. I don't want to have my point removed if I don't find any riddle myself.Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
I suggest we give solarflare time till tomorrow at 9CET. Then the one that's question was answered by solarflare (Elrond) gets to ask again. solarflares point is removed an Elrond is given one.
We said that this is highly unlikely... I don't believe that solarflare won't answer... when he wakes up :D
But we had better think of rules for this thread...
I think he checks sometimes during the break at work, in an hour or four. I think at least that he has a break at around that time for lunch. We'll see.Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
We said that this is highly unlikely... I don't believe that solarflare won't answer... when he wakes up :D
But we had better think of rules for this thread...
I agree we'll need rules in case someone is too slow to find a question, but no adding or removing of points.
I don't know if one of these is the original version, but I like the Bob Marley's and Eric Clapton's ones. I prefer the one by Bob Marley, anyway. :) :)Quote:
Originally posted by Simon666
You were two minutes faster than me. :D I don't know who the original is from, but Warren G's version is quite good.
About the rules for this game:
1.- The person who answers the right question should be the next to ask, and the rest should wait patiently. :p It's very recommendable, however that everyone of us has a question in mind just in case.
2.- We have to respect the time difference between the different countries, but a person from Europe will always have more chance to answer a question posted by another european person than one from America. And viceversa. I think this leads to a thread were questions posted by europeans are answered by europeans and six or seven hours after that, the american people start posting questions and answers. And the same for the rest of the world. I don't know how to deal with that.
3.- But... if questions are more difficult each time, maybe they can be up to one day or more without being solved. This leads with SeventhStar's question a few posts ago: if 24 hours after posting a question it is not resolved, I think we should give 1 point to the person who posted it. Just as long as he proves that there really is a solution and it's not impossible to answer because of nationality differences.
4.- I think that SeventhStar, as he was the person who started the thread, should be the only person able to give points.
Well, these are not rules, just ideas for them. I'll wait for you to give the rules, but I was just suggesting some things.
Best regards, :)
Ana
Okay let's try:
1. The one to have answered a question gets a point and the right to ask another question.
2. If the asker can't think of a question he can pass this right to anyone that wants it.
3. If the asker doesn't do so within 24 hours from answering the previos asker asks one more time.
4. If an answer isn't answered withnin 24 hours from asking, the asker receives a point and asks one more (that is if he/she can provide the right answer and explai it)
5. Impeachment: If 5 players say 'we don't want this question' the asker receives a point and asks again before 24 hours have passed (that is if he/she can provide the right answer and explai it).
6. If the asker can't explain a non-answered question... well here I dont know.
Need help about 6.
He loses a point for wasting everyone's time?Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
6. If the asker can't explain a non-answered question... well here I dont know.
Need help about 6.
I agree with that
Status posts should appear often and I don't think that I muast be the onlyone to post them.
I'm not alway here you know :D
score:
1. Simon and Gabriel - 2pts
2. Saturno, Elrond, solarflare and me (SeventhStar) - 1pt
current asker: solarflare
One more thing.... Not quite sure about the impeachment rule. What would be deemed as valid reasons for the 5 players to reject the question? Too hard? Too easy? Too many possible answers? If so, why should the asker get a point?Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
5. Impeachment: If 5 players say 'we don't want this question' the asker receives a point and asks again before 24 hours have passed (that is if he/she can provide the right answer and explai it).
I'm really sorry to have caused all this commotion! Since the majority of people here are on a different time schedule than me, the next time I answer a question I'll say "toss up" or something. Then the next person to post (anyone) can ask the next question, so you don't have to wait for me! But anyway, here's my question:
Ari Gant turned to Shadow and said, "You must have seen the notice in the elevator that the gas and power would be turned off from midnight until six this morning. The problem is that burglars also read these notices. Anyway, I woke up at ten to six and thought I heard somebody in my apartment. I lit a candle and checked around but didn't see anything unusual. Just then, the power came on, so I decided to shower and go to the office early. I was in the shower for maybe two minutes when I heard another strange noise. I peered around the shower curtain and saw a man walk past the bathroom door. I couldn't make him out clearly because of the steam but I think he wore the coveralls of one of the crew who was working in the building. The bottom line is," shouted Ari, "my priceless coin collection is missing!" "That story is a lie!" shouted Shadow. Why?
Just a guess - but would there be no steam if the power and gas had been off for that length of time?
Yeah, I thought that one might be too easy... I'll have to pick a harder one next time, which will be never ;)! Please tell me you had to think for at least five seconds...:( Anyway, SeventhStar, you should reward a point to John E, and John E ask away!Quote:
Originally posted by John E
would there be no steam if the power and gas had been off for that length of time?
Okay solarflare - but be warned, it's WAAYYY past bedtime in the UK so you won't be getting any response from me for at least 8 hours!!Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
....and John E ask away!
Mr. Smith, Mr. Jones and Mr. Robinson all turn up for a job interview at the same time. The interviewer shows them into his office and says, "Listen, fellas - I'm hopeless at conducting interviews so I'd like to test you on your intelligence. In my drawer I have five coloured discs; 3 x white and 2 x black. If you all turn around and shut your eyes I'll put one coloured disc (black or white) on everyone's back. The first person who can tell me what colour disc he's got and why will get the job. There are a couple of rules though. You mustn't look at the disc. You mustn't help each other and you mustn't guess."
The interviewees all agree to this and turn around and shut their eyes. To be fair, the interviewer places a white disc on everyone's back and hides the black ones where they can't be found. They all open their eyes and start mulling the situation over. Each can see the other discs but not his own. They all want the job of course, so they wouldn't help each other anyway. A long time passes, after which Mr. Smith announces "I've got a white disc on my back." How did he know?
First, he knew it wasn't 2 black and one white, because the man with the white would have seen the 2 black and knew his had to be white.
Now it was generally established as fact among the men (each having independently discovered this) that there must be one or zero black disks in total.
If somebody had seen a black and a white disk, they would have known that their back contained a white disk (remember, the possibility of both black disks has been ruled out). Since nobody answered at this point, nobody must have seen a black disk.
Since nobody saw a black disk, all the disks used must have been white. Therefore, Mr. Smith knew he (like the others) had a white disk on his back. By the way, what job was this for???:confused::confused::rolleyes::rolleyes:
If this is the correct answer (and I think it is), if John confirms it to be correct, somebody else should ask a question (read my previous post as to why).
Imeant to say that in this case the asker doesn't receive a point.Quote:
Originally posted by John E
One more thing.... Not quite sure about the impeachment rule. What would be deemed as valid reasons for the 5 players to reject the question? Too hard? Too easy? Too many possible answers? If so, why should the asker get a point?
I also think it's correct and since solarflare passed the right then:Quote:
Originally posted by solarflare
If this is the correct answer (and I think it is), if John confirms it to be correct, somebody else should ask a question (read my previous post as to why).
I move with a speed of 1 minute per minute (thats right)! I'm surrownded by mirrors and every time that I look to my right, I see my reflection 5 meters away. Every time I look to my left I see my reflection 365 meteres away. How long would it take me to pass 100 meters?
If solarflare's solve is wrong I withdraw my question :D
Score:
1. Simon, Gabriel and solarflare - 2pts
2. Saturno, Elrond, John E and me (SeventhStar) - 1pt
asker:
SeventhStar
No, you can keep your question. Solarflare's third statement is the correct answer. The important bit in the question is that it takes a long time for Smith to work out the problem. This is important because, if any of the men could see a black disc, he would soon realise that he couldn't also have a black disc - otherwise the third man would have gone up straight away to claim the job. Because some time has passed without anyone claiming the job, nobody must be able to see a black disc. Therefore they must all have white discs. Well Done!Quote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
If solarflare's solve is wrong I withdraw my question :D
My answer - which admittedly, sound bizarre - is 63.66 hours (just under 3,820 minutes). If that's right, I'll explain my logic - if not, I won't embarrass myself!!! :o :oQuote:
Originally posted by SeventhStar
I move with a speed of 1 minute per minute (thats right)! I'm surrownded by mirrors and every time that I look to my right, I see my reflection 5 meters away. Every time I look to my left I see my reflection 365 meteres away. How long would it take me to pass 100 meters?