Originally posted by HandyAndyOriginally posted by HandyAndy
Those were comments, Bobby, not solutions. I was pointing out to you, in the interest of
historical accuracy, that the riddle as presented was not composed by Albert Einstein.
You could have offered it on its own without the attribution.
The German owns the fish. Disallow my response if it makes you and limeboy feel better.
Those were comments, Bobby, not solutions. I was pointing out to you, in the interest of
historical accuracy, that the riddle as presented was not composed by Albert Einstein.
You could have offered it on its own without the attribution.
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Bonus Riddle #8 (Value: 8 Points)
"This one is a riddle from one of the smartest men who ever lived, Albert Einstein. In fact, tradition says he came up with it as a child. While not a riddle in the traditional sense, it is still an interesting gauge of one’s intellect and focus. Einstein once famously opined that only 2 percent of the population would be able to solve it (some people argue that he meant only 2 percent could do it in their head and that many more people could solve it on paper).
The riddle is as follows: There are five houses, with five occupants, each with a different color house, different beverage of choice, different favorite brand of cigarette, and a unique pet. The goal is to figure out who owns the fish.
Here is all the info you get:
1) The Englishman lives in the red house.
2) The Swede keeps dogs.
3) The Dane drinks tea.
4) The green house is just to the left of the white one.
5) The owner of the green house drinks coffee.
6) The Pall Mall smoker keeps birds.
7) The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhills.
8) The man in the center house drinks milk.
9) The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10) The Blend smoker has a neighbor who keeps cats.
11) The man who smokes Blue Masters drinks bier.
12) The man who keeps horses lives next to the Dunhill smoker.
13) The German smokes Prince.
14) The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15) The Blend smoker has a neighbor who drinks water.
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Verbatim quotation.
Originally posted by HandyAndyWell yes, that could make me feel better but for the fact it would just give you one more thing to whine about, so it would actually make me feel worse. I think you should always win these competitions...
Those were comments, Bobby, not solutions. I was pointing out to you, in the interest of
historical accuracy, that the riddle as presented was not composed by Albert Einstein.
You could have offered it on its own without the attribution.
The German owns the fish. Disallow my response if it makes you and limeboy feel better.
Except for the one where I won a paid membership... I wasn't about to let you win that one.
Originally posted by HandyAndy
They all died of lung cancer.
Originally posted by HandyAndy
Are you sure it was Einstein? Blue Masters and Prince cigarettes weren't around when he was a child.
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
"Note: HandyAndy and redbadger have replied; waiting for Suzianne and ChessPraxis, our two other riddle solvers of record." Minimum of a first reply from Suzianne and ChessPraxis before we adjudicate the results; if necessary, a second [and/or third reply]. Deadline for Bonus Riddle #8 replies will be Wednesday, July 23, at 5:00 pm GMT-5 as a courtesy to other riddle solvers who may wish to compete. Thanks to HandyAndy and redbadger for their patience.
Originally posted by HandyAndy
Prince cigarettes weren't introduced until 1957, two years after Einstein died.
None of HandyAndy's first three replies contained the correct answer to Bonus Riddle #8. What is your answer, Suzi?
Originally posted by gareth cobb
The fact is Einstein didn't make this riddle if prince smokes were first made after his death.However I doubt Einstein could figure this out without paper.
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Deadline for Submission of Answers to Bonus Riddle #8:
It's a few minutes after 5:00 PM GMT-5. No first replies were correct. Correct answer with riddle site link to follow.
"History: Top 10 Intriguing Riddles From History Michael Van Duisen October 27, 2013
4. Who Has The Fish? Albert Einstein
This one is a riddle from one of the smartest men who ever lived, Albert Einstein. In fact, tradition says he came up with it as a child. While not a riddle in the traditional sense, it is still an interesting gauge of one’s intellect and focus. Einstein once famously opined that only 2 percent of the population would be able to solve it (some people argue that he meant only 2 percent could do it in their head and that many more people could solve it on paper).
The riddle is as follows: There are five houses, with five occupants, each with a different color house, different beverage of choice, different favorite brand of cigarette, and a unique pet. The goal is to figure out who owns the fish. Here is all the info you get:
1) The Englishman lives in the red house.
2) The Swede keeps dogs.
3) The Dane drinks tea.
4) The green house is just to the left of the white one.
5) The owner of the green house drinks coffee.
6) The Pall Mall smoker keeps birds.
7) The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhills.
8) The man in the center house drinks milk.
9) The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10) The Blend smoker has a neighbor who keeps cats.
11) The man who smokes Blue Masters drinks bier.
12) The man who keeps horses lives next to the Dunhill smoker.
13) The German smokes Prince.
14) The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15) The Blend smoker has a neighbor who drinks water.
Answer: The German." http://listverse.com/2013/10/27/top-10-intriguing-riddles-from-history/
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Note: Standings as of Bonus Riddle #7 are unchanged. Bonus Riddle #9 will be posted on Saturday, July 26, 2014.
My thanks to each of you for your interest.
Originally posted by HandyAndyThread 155744 Thank you for the final post on page 17.
Who paid?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou're welcome. It only took you nine months to acknowledge it.
Thread 155744 Thank you for the final post on page 17.
Originally posted by HandyAndyOriginally posted by HandyAndy 13 Oct '13 (Page 17)
You're welcome. It only took you nine months to acknowledge it.
What intent or purpose was there other than self-promotion?
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby 13 Oct '13 (Page 17)
Yes, Andy. Purpose: Please see Welcome to "Sleuthing 2013" Mysteries: 8. Motivation. Thanks, again, for your participation.
Note: Final Post on page 17 made by HandyAndy on 14 Oct '13.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou still haven't answered the question. What intent or purpose was there other than self-promotion?
Originally posted by HandyAndy 13 Oct '13 (Page 17)
What intent or purpose was there other than self-promotion?
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby 13 Oct '13 (Page 17)
Yes, Andy. Purpose: Please see Welcome to "Sleuthing 2013" Mysteries: 8. Motivation. Thanks, again, for your participation.
Note: Final Post on page 17 made by HandyAndy on 14 Oct '13.
Originally posted by HandyAndyOriginally posted by HandyAndy 13 Oct '13 (Page 17)
You still haven't answered the question. What intent or purpose was there other than self-promotion?
What intent or purpose was there other than self-promotion?
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby 13 Oct '13 (Page 17)
Yes, Andy. Purpose: Please see Welcome to "Sleuthing 2013" Mysteries: 8. Motivation. Thanks, again, for your participation.
Note: Final Post on page 17 made by HandyAndy on 14 Oct '13.