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Claire McCullough <[log in to unmask]>
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I enjoyed this, and thought you would, too (Disclaimer:  source unknown,
void where prohibited, no warranties express or implied...).

I'll tell you my score if you tell me yours! ;-)

Claire McCullough
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| Dr. Claire L. McCullough, PE
| Associate Professor of  Engineering
| University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
| 615 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga TN 37403
| Voice: (423) 755-4100 Fax: (423) 755-5229
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| Vis et Virtus
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> > >Here is a very simple little test comprised of four questions to
> > > >determine the level of your intellect. Your replies must be
> > > >spontaneous and immediate, with no deliberating or wasting time.
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> > > >And no cheating. On your Mark, Set....GO!!!
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> > > >
> > > >1: You are competing in a race, and overtake the runner running in
> > > >second place. In which position are you now?
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> > > >Answer: If you answered that you're now in first then you're
> > > >completely wrong. You overtook the second runner and took their
> > > >place, therefore you're in second place.  For the next question try
> > > >not to be so dim.
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> > > >2: If you overtake the last runner, what position are you now in?
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> > > >Answer: If you answered second-last, once again you're completely
> > > >wrong.  Think about it. How can you overtake the person coming last?
> > > >If you're behind them then they can't be last. The answer is
> > > >impossible!!
> > > >
> > > >It would appear that thinking is not one of your strong points. You
> > > >would make a good weak link!!!  Anyway, here's another to try, don't
> > > >take any notes or use a calculator, and remember your replies  must
> > > >be instantaneous. Take heart!! (that was the dictionary's suggestion)
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> > > >3: Take 1000.
> > > >Add 40.
> > > >Add another 1000.
> > > >Add 30.
> > > >1000 again.
> > > >Plus 20.
> > > >Plus 1000.
> > > >And plus 10.
> > > >What is the total?
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> > > >Answer: 5000??? Wrong again!!!!  The correct answer is 4100. Try
> > > >again with a good calculator. Today is clearly not your day!! You
> > > >should manage to get the last question right...
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> > > >4: Marie's father has five daughters:
> > > >   1. Chacha
> > > >   2. Cheche
> > > >   3. Chichi
> > > >   4. Chocho
> > > >   5. ????
> > > >Question: What is the fifth daughter's name? Think quickly...you'll
> > > >find the answer below...
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> > > >Answer: Chuchu??? WRONG!!!!! It's obviously Marie!!! Read the
> > > >question properly!!!!! You are clearly the weakest
> > > >link....GOODBYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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