Brain Teasers

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  1. saltyfish922

    saltyfish922 Feather Duster

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    Below are four (4) questions. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately.


    OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are.

    Ready? GO!!!


    First Question:

    You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?










    Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong!


    If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!







    Try not to screw up in the next question.

    To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question.



    Second Question: If you overtake the last person, then you are...?










    Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!

    You're not very good at this are you?





    Third Question: Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.


    Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?










    Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100.


    Don't believe it? Check with your calculator! Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right?






    Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono.

    What is the name of the fifth daughter?









    Answer: Nunu?

    NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary. Read the question again
     
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  2. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Very clever!
     
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  3. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    I was right on 2 out of the 4 or was that 5?
    :)
    Think Think, Don't overthink
    Jim
     
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  4. fletch

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    ;D ;D ;D ::)OK Cool I got them all wrong Thank You For making me feel like an idiot ::) ;D ;D ;D.................. John
     
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  5. saltyfish922

    saltyfish922 Feather Duster

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    lol, you know i broke out the calculator after the answer to the math question was given!
     
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  6. 00nothing

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    3 of 4 right i got the second one wrong lol
     
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  7. saltyfish922

    saltyfish922 Feather Duster

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    i #'s 1 & 4 correct.
     
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  8. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    [smiley=bomb.gif] [smiley=furious.gif] [smiley=oops.gif] [smiley=laugh5.gif]
    Well, I got the first one right and the last one right...anyways.......
     
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  9. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Well I got the first two right. "Mary" I'm a doof :)

    J
     
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