Riddle and Puzzle Thread

[14ledo81]

Just read one on ESPN. "30 cows in a pen, 28 chickens. How many didn't?"

[iacas]

Just read one on ESPN.

"30 cows in a pen, 28 chickens. How many didn't?"

Doesn't really work in written form…

But 10.

[14ledo81]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14ledo81

Just read one on ESPN.

"30 cows in a pen, 28 chickens. How many didn't?"

Doesn't really work in written form…

But 10.

Very true.... and correct.

[turtleback]

I have a glass (simple glass, perfect right cylinder).

I 'looks' half full.

How can I confirm it really is half full?   (I have nothing other than the glass, the water in it, and me.)

I know this is old but I do not usually read this thread and came across it.  Did anyone ever answer this one?  Because I do not see it.

If I can also use a piece of cardboard and a felt tipped marker I can do it, since it is a perfect right cylinder, but I cannot figure out how to do it with just the glass, the water, and me,

[rehmwa]

I know this is old but I do not usually read this thread and came across it.  Did anyone ever answer this one?  Because I do not see it.

If I can also use a piece of cardboard and a felt tipped marker I can do it, since it is a perfect right cylinder, but I cannot figure out how to do it with just the glass, the water, and me,

you know what?  I forgot the answer.....

I see what you are doing with the marker and card though - that would work

[iacas]

I have a glass (simple glass, perfect right cylinder).

I 'looks' half full.

How can I confirm it really is half full?   (I have nothing other than the glass, the water in it, and me.)

Couldn't you tip the thing at an angle to where the water just reached the edge, and if it basically went "corner to corner" it would be "half full"?

[rehmwa]

Yup.  that's it.

[turtleback]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rehmwa

I have a glass (simple glass, perfect right cylinder).

I 'looks' half full.

How can I confirm it really is half full?   (I have nothing other than the glass, the water in it, and me.)

Couldn't you tip the thing at an angle to where the water just reached the edge, and if it basically went "corner to corner" it would be "half full"?

Nice.

[MrFlipper]

I like these riddles almost as much for the unconventional answers as for the expected ones.

In this case, I was thinking more along the lines of putting one hand on top of the glass to seal it, mark the water level with the thumb of your other hand, then turn the glass and your hand upside down. If the water level goes to your thumb again, it is truly half full.

[ks8829]

What is a five letter word that has four personal pronouns in it?

[iacas]

17 hours ago, ks8829 said:

What is a five letter word that has four personal pronouns in it?

Well I gave it awhile, and know the answer. It starts with a "u" and makes use of the fact that she alone contains two.