-----Original Message----- From: Patrick Santucci <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Σάββατο, 10 Οκτωβρίου 1998 2:49 πμ Subject: Re: OFF TOPIC: Friday, and time to test your brain ... >I got 8 and a carrot. > >Why? My math is bad (so I got 8 instead of 7 :-) and 'six' sounds >similar to 'sex', so that's why some of us think of carrots. > I'm with you Patrick, 8 and a carrot. I'll try to avoid bringing sex into this and just try to explain by saying I know the carrot is the worlds favorite vegetable from other similar "puzzles". Most people will indeed say carrot when asked for a vegetable, just like they will say apple for a fruit. That is providing the puzzle does a good job of stifling any creativity or individuality one may wish to express. As for the numbers ... I don't know. But 7 is the "logical" answer I guess. We can try some of these "quick" answers of our own : QUICK name an operating system ! MPE right ? ... uncanny. Now QUICK name a laser printer manufacturer ! HP right ? ... says it all. Now QUICK name a graphical operating system ! It has to be windows. Correct ? .... this is getting scary (there are always exceptions to the rule and this last question I'm sure will prove it :))) And here is one for the kids (arrow down if you want to follow this:) : Think of a small number. Got one ? OK. Now double your number. Now add six to it. Now divide the whole thing in two. Now take away the number you first thought of .... Ready ? I now have to guess what you have left .............. 3 !! No it's no always three. The reasoning behind this impressive piece of complicated math can be obtained by sending me a SAEmail ... :))) Costas