How is 7 different from the rest of the numbers from 1-10?
7 (seven) is the only one with two syllables.
7 (seven) is the only one with two syllables.
My current age, is the age of my 14 year-old brother plus one third of my age. How old will I be when my brother is twice his current age?
I will be 35. I am currently 21.
x = my current age
x = 14 + x/3
3x = 42 + x
2x = 42
x = 21 (so 14 years later, I'll be 35)
I will be 35. I am currently 21.
x = my current age
x = 14 + x/3
3x = 42 + x
2x = 42
x = 21 (so 14 years later, I'll be 35)
Kaitlyn’s age plus three has an integer square root. Three years ago, Kaitlyn’s age was the square root.
How old is Kaitlyn?
Kaitlyn is 6 years old.
6 + 3 = 9, and 9 has an integer square root.
6 – 3 = 3, and 3 is the square root of 9.
Kaitlyn is 6 years old.
6 + 3 = 9, and 9 has an integer square root.
6 – 3 = 3, and 3 is the square root of 9.
What does this rebus represent?
I Feel the Earth Move
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What 5-letter word does this represent?
Water. Or literally, H to O, which sounds the same as H2 O.
Water. Or literally, H to O, which sounds the same as H2 O.
This creature, part man and part tree, hates the termite as much as the flea. His tracks do not match, and his limbs may detach, but he’s not a strange creature to see.
What is it?
A man with a wooden leg.
What can you hold in your left hand and not in your right?
Your right elbow. You can try it yourself if you’re not convinced, but unless you have a broken arm or an incredibly flexible ulna, you won’t reach it.
Your right elbow. You can try it yourself if you’re not convinced, but unless you have a broken arm or an incredibly flexible ulna, you won’t reach it.
One way I’m feeling normal, Another I’m extremely thin, I could be a punishment, Or the type who always wins.
I’m free from all impurity, And you may have divined, I have a keen edge, But of course I am refined.
Fine.
The riddle refers to a variety of meanings of the word fine.
Feeling normal refers to when you feel fine. Extremely thin refers to a fine thread. A punishment refers to being charged a fee. The one who wins refers to an athlete who is physically trained and hardened close to the limit of efficiency. Free from impurity refers to measuring the fineness of precious metals. A keen edge refers to a knife with a fine edge. Refined refers to fine manners or elegance.
Fine.
The riddle refers to a variety of meanings of the word fine.
Feeling normal refers to when you feel fine. Extremely thin refers to a fine thread. A punishment refers to being charged a fee. The one who wins refers to an athlete who is physically trained and hardened close to the limit of efficiency. Free from impurity refers to measuring the fineness of precious metals. A keen edge refers to a knife with a fine edge. Refined refers to fine manners or elegance.
I used to be the light of your life, I’d keep you warm while I cried, Now I’m forgotten and tossed away.
What am I?
A candle. They used to be a primary source of light, and to a lesser extent heat. The “crying” is the wax rolling down the candle.
A candle. They used to be a primary source of light, and to a lesser extent heat. The “crying” is the wax rolling down the candle.
Weight in my belly, Trees on my back, Nails in my ribs, Feet I do lack.
What am I?
A boat.