Dr. Rational's Puzzles

Originally posted by Ponderable
A) Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety-one?

because you can count up to twenty in a trvial way when not wearing shoes.

B) If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...does that mean that one out of five enjoys it?

No. It means that 1 person in 5 (in General) has never had it.

C) Why do croutons come in airtight packages?
Aren't they ju ...[text shortened]... pton Tea employees take 'coffee breaks?'


No tea breaks only. They are in the UK after all.

News from Dr. Rational's Office on Friday, April 11, 2014.

Dr. Rational has returned from a much needed few days recess from his RHP General Forum Office. Our thanks to Maxine, whose office is next to the Lemonade Stand across the street from Dr. Rational, for presenting her latest, "Maxine is at it again: I have questions!" Next we have a sampling Dr. Rational's (aka The Master Riddler) riddles which are the oldest word games found in nearly every culture throughout history (in philosophy and religion for sages to express their wisdom).

1) "The Riddle of the Sphinx: What walks on four legs in the morning, on two legs at noon and three in the evening?"

2) "Ends in -GRY: Think of words ending in -gry. Angry and hungry are two of them. There are only three words in the English Language. What is the third word? If you have listened carefully, I have already told you what it is."

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
2) "Ends in -GRY: Think of words ending in -gry. Angry and hungry are two of them. There are only three words in the English Language. What is the third word? If you have listened carefully, I have already told you what it is."

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Language

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]News from Dr. Rational's Office on Friday, April 11, 2014.

Dr. Rational has returned from a much needed few days recess from his RHP General Forum Office. Our thanks to Maxine, whose office is next to the Lemonade Stand across the street from Dr. Rational, for presenting her latest, "Maxine is at it again: I have questions!" Next we have a sam ...[text shortened]... ge. What is the third word? If you have listened carefully, I have already told you what it is."[/b]

Originally posted by lemon lime
1) A man. Moves on all fours when he's baby, on two legs after that, and with a cane when gets old.


Have you heard this one? There are four stages in a mans life:

1. He believes in Santa Claus
2. He doesn't believe in Santa Claus
3. He is Santa Claus
4. He looks like Santa Claus

3) "Lawyer, Soldier, Sailor

A Russian had three sons. The first, named Rab, became a lawyer.
The second, named Ymra, became a soldier. The third became a sailor;
what was his name?" By Lewis Carroll, in a June 1892 Diary Entry

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
3) [b]"Lawyer, Soldier, Sailor

A Russian had three sons. The first, named Rab, became a lawyer.
The second, named Ymra, became a soldier. The third became a sailor;
what was his name?" By Lewis Carroll, in a June 1892 Diary Entry[/b]

Originally posted by redbarons
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"My next two riddles for you will be ready Monday, April 14, 2014." -Dr. Rational

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
"My next two riddles for you will be ready Monday, April 14, 2014." -Dr. Rational

Originally posted by ale1552
I always tune in too late. 😛

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
"Okay, ale... I'll work overtime; here's two for the weekend:"

4) [b]"Touch Me:

If you break me
I do not stop working.
If you touch me
I may be snared.
If you lose me
nothing will matter."

Dr. Rational

5) "Three Letters:

I know a word of letters three.
Add two and fewer there will be."

Dr. Rational/The Riddler[/b]

Originally posted by ale1552
The second riddle answer is FEW.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
"Yes, lady ale. Efficiently done... One Contest Point for you. How about 4) Riddle?" Dr. Rational