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Dec2022

Mental Floss 281

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: Before Mt Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? A: Mount Everest. This week’s challenge is: Q: What is the smallest number of people you need to assemble two Uncles ... Read More
December 23, 2022admin

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Dec2022

Mental Floss 280

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: If you are walking forwards, but traveling backwards and the only motion is being provided by you (i.e. not on a train or in a river, etc) where are you? A: On a log, ... Read More
December 16, 2022admin

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Dec2022

Mental Floss 279

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: A footballer bets you that they can kick a ball a certain distance, have it stop and then come directly back to him without anything or anyone else touching the ball. Can he do it ... Read More
December 9, 2022admin

02

Dec2022

Mental Floss 278

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: At a family reunion one man went up to another. “Father”! “Grandad”? replied the other. Neither was mistaken. Please explain … A: The Grandson was a Priest. This week’s challenge is: Q:  A footballer ... Read More
December 2, 2022admin

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Nov2022

Mental Floss 277

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: When you are looking for something, you always find it in the LAST place you look. There is a proven reason for this. What is it? A: It is always the last place you ... Read More
November 25, 2022admin

18

Nov2022

Mental Floss 276

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: The Adelaide Coach was addressing his team after the grand final, he pointed to the Captain who had a shocker and hardly touched the ball and said “If only I had 4 players like you ... Read More
November 18, 2022admin

11

Nov2022

Mental Floss 275

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: You are inside and half way up a very large building that has no windows or balconies, yet have an incredible view of the city around you. How is this possible? A:  ... Read More
November 11, 2022admin

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Nov2022

Mental Floss 274

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: A farmer suddenly comes across an unopened package with a dead body lying only a few away. The farmer immediately knew how the person had died. How? A:  It was a parachutist whose chute ... Read More
November 4, 2022admin

28

Oct2022

Mental Floss 273

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: I often go to the police station at night and destroy many finger prints. I do not however consider myself a criminal. Who am I? A:  I am the cleaner. This week’s challenge is:... Read More
October 28, 2022admin

21

Oct2022

Mental Floss 272

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: If an average hen’s egg is 5 cms long and weighs 300 grams, and an average peacock’s egg is exactly twice the length and 2.5 times the weight, which one has the greater circumference?... Read More
October 21, 2022admin

14

Oct2022

Mental Floss 271

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: A woman was being chased through the jungle by a tribe of head-hunters. She had in her possession two solid gold bars weighing 9 pounds each. She came to a rope bridge she needed to ... Read More
October 14, 2022admin

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Oct2022

Mental Floss 270

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: A vinyl record measures 32 cm across. There is a 1 cm margin around the edge and a centre label that measures 10 cm across. There are 30 grooves per/cm. How far does ... Read More
October 7, 2022admin

30

Sep2022

Mental Floss 269

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: Two hitch-hikers were waiting for a lift, watching for passing cars. One was facing east toward the mountains, and the other facing west toward the sea. “You’re looking a bit rough this morning”, said one ... Read More
September 30, 2022admin

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Sep2022

Mental Floss 268

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: On the table is an egg carton containing 6 eggs. If six people each take one egg, how can it be that one egg is left in the carton? A: The last person took ... Read More
September 23, 2022admin

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Sep2022

Mental Floss 267

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: On a clock the large hand and the small hand are exactly placed between 1 and 2. Both hands are in the same position with one atop the other. What time is it?... Read More
September 16, 2022admin

09

Sep2022

Mental Floss 266

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: A man uses a stick to strike a part of an elephant and that part soon disappears. The man is then a lot richer. How? A: The man was playing Billiards with the balls ... Read More
September 9, 2022admin

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Sep2022

Mental Floss 265

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: One Labor and one Liberal politician are being interviewed. “I am liberal” says the female. “I am Labor” says the man. At least one of them is lying. Which one is it? A: Both ... Read More
September 2, 2022admin

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Aug2022

Mental Floss 264

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: What is the difference between a brand new crisp $5 note and a dirty old torn one? A: $4.00 This week’s challenge is: Q: One Labor and one Liberal politician are being interviewed. “I ... Read More
August 26, 2022admin

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Aug2022

Mental Floss 263

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: A person is replacing a wheel on their car when they accidentally drop the all the nuts used to attach the wheel to the car. The nuts fall down a drain and are irretrievably ... Read More
August 19, 2022admin

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Aug2022

Mental Floss 262

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The answer to last week’s challenge is, Q: Train A and Train B are crossing the country from coast to coast, a distance of over 3000 kms. A is traveling from Melb to Perth at 100km/hour. B leaves at the same time from ... Read More
August 12, 2022admin