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Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
One of my most CLASSIC self-made riddles...
What can be found in:
molecules but not atoms,
fire but not air,
water but not liquid,
materials but not wood,
houses but not walls,
intestines but not stomach,
teeth but not mouth,
face but not skin,
nose but not nostrils,
eyes but not pupils...
What is it?
molecules but not atoms,
fire but not air,
water but not liquid,
materials but not wood,
houses but not walls,
intestines but not stomach,
teeth but not mouth,
face but not skin,
nose but not nostrils,
eyes but not pupils...
What is it?
Sugary riddle
If there are three cups of sugar and you take one away, how many do you have?
Warning: This riddle is a lame one.
Warning: This riddle is a lame one.
New born riddle
Why was John unable to take a photo of his friend with his new born baby?
Warning: This riddle is a lame one.
Warning: This riddle is a lame one.
Wordy riddle
What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
Socky riddle
If a sock drawer has 8 black socks, 6 grey socks, 4 white socks, and 2 green socks, how many socks would have to be pulled out in the dark to be sure that there is a matching pair?
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Strange riddle
Late one evening, a man and a his wife were driving their car at speed down a country road. The car spun of the road and hit a tree. The man decided to seek help at a garage a few miles away.
He made sure that all the windows were wound up and locked all the doors.
When he returned, his wife was dead, and there was someone in the car he had never seen before. No physical damage was done to the car and it was still locked. How did the woman die? Where did the stranger come from?
He made sure that all the windows were wound up and locked all the doors.
When he returned, his wife was dead, and there was someone in the car he had never seen before. No physical damage was done to the car and it was still locked. How did the woman die? Where did the stranger come from?
Leggy riddle
A horse travels the same distance every day. Oddly, two of its legs travel 30 miles each day and the other two legs travel nearly 31 miles. It would seem that two of the horse's legs must be one mile ahead of the other two legs, but of course this can't be true.
Since the horse is normal, how is this situation possible?
Since the horse is normal, how is this situation possible?
Unusual riddle
The paragraph below is very unusual. Can you find out what is so unusual about it? In fact, nothing is wrong with it, yet it is unusual though. Why is that so?
John was walking back from a visit down in Branton Hill's manufacturing district on a Saturday night. A busy day's traffic had had its noisy run and with not many folks in sight, his Honour got along without having to stop to grasp a hand, or talk - for a mayor out of City Hall is a shining mark for any politician. Coming to Broadway, a booming bass drum and sounds of singing, told of a small Salvation Army unit carrying on amidst Broadway's night shopping crowds. John, walking towards that group, saw a youg girl, back toward him, just finishing a long, soulful oration...
John was walking back from a visit down in Branton Hill's manufacturing district on a Saturday night. A busy day's traffic had had its noisy run and with not many folks in sight, his Honour got along without having to stop to grasp a hand, or talk - for a mayor out of City Hall is a shining mark for any politician. Coming to Broadway, a booming bass drum and sounds of singing, told of a small Salvation Army unit carrying on amidst Broadway's night shopping crowds. John, walking towards that group, saw a youg girl, back toward him, just finishing a long, soulful oration...
Friday, February 9, 2007
Writing about writing
Writers writing about writing may seem to be a highly conceited act. Since I am not reeaaally a writer, or at least I don't claim myself to be one, I guess me giving tips on writing can be taken casually. Preferably with a pinch of salt. I may not have contributed much to the world of print but I do know a thing or two about being a connoisseur for writing. Apart from blogging and writing articles currently, I used to write award winning poems and short stories during my earlier days. Overtime everyone develops a style of doing something; anything. For writing, I know I have a certain style by now, though there is way too much room for polishing up.
The initial stage is the creative process which is something that we do not need to understand. There is nothing to understand because creativity does not have to make sense.
Creativity starts with a feeling. The kind of feeling to do something on an instinct. Artists, just like writers, start off by doing a piece of work randomly. It may not make any sense for a start, but at most times it triggers off a new idea in the artist's mind to create something creative. The same thing happens to writers. Initial works may be shown the path to recycle bins but end up being useful by sparking off something of value in the writer's mind. Probably that is why recycle bins are named as such, to be recycled. Anyway, once we get an idea, we have to grab it quickly, just like grabbing a seat in an extremely crowded bus, and hold on to it in order to use it.
The creative process may seem complex. To ease the complexity we can simply develop the good old habit of reading. Actually not can, but we should read. Unless we read, we can't write. It is as simple as it gets.
The next simple, or maybe not so simple, task is to write frequently. As frequently as possible as much as time permits. Okay that seemed like a redundant statement but you get the point. The more we write the lesser the chances of getting a writer's block. When I mention writer's block, I don't mean getting some column to write in a magazine but I am refering to a mental block in terms of writing. The more we write, the more we learn to write in a fluid manner and develop a style of our own along the way if we have not got one already.
As we continue writing, we will slowly discover our voice. When that happens, we get to know about ourselves better.
Oh and one more thing, of course the nitty gritty details like grammar and spelling errors have to be avoided. That's right, totally avoided. For people like me *ahem*, it has become a habit long ago but that is because I made sure I was conscious of that. Proofreading is of high importance. Proofreading one more time after proofreading is of high recommendation. Most people don't enjoy it but fortunately I do.
Speaking of which, I just got to know some time back that there is actually a job for proofreading alone. Hmm, I am seriously considering it. Anyway, if you find the above useful, try it. If you don't, hmm, try it anyway because there is something to be gained along the way I am sure.
The initial stage is the creative process which is something that we do not need to understand. There is nothing to understand because creativity does not have to make sense.
Creativity starts with a feeling. The kind of feeling to do something on an instinct. Artists, just like writers, start off by doing a piece of work randomly. It may not make any sense for a start, but at most times it triggers off a new idea in the artist's mind to create something creative. The same thing happens to writers. Initial works may be shown the path to recycle bins but end up being useful by sparking off something of value in the writer's mind. Probably that is why recycle bins are named as such, to be recycled. Anyway, once we get an idea, we have to grab it quickly, just like grabbing a seat in an extremely crowded bus, and hold on to it in order to use it.
The creative process may seem complex. To ease the complexity we can simply develop the good old habit of reading. Actually not can, but we should read. Unless we read, we can't write. It is as simple as it gets.
The next simple, or maybe not so simple, task is to write frequently. As frequently as possible as much as time permits. Okay that seemed like a redundant statement but you get the point. The more we write the lesser the chances of getting a writer's block. When I mention writer's block, I don't mean getting some column to write in a magazine but I am refering to a mental block in terms of writing. The more we write, the more we learn to write in a fluid manner and develop a style of our own along the way if we have not got one already.
As we continue writing, we will slowly discover our voice. When that happens, we get to know about ourselves better.
Oh and one more thing, of course the nitty gritty details like grammar and spelling errors have to be avoided. That's right, totally avoided. For people like me *ahem*, it has become a habit long ago but that is because I made sure I was conscious of that. Proofreading is of high importance. Proofreading one more time after proofreading is of high recommendation. Most people don't enjoy it but fortunately I do.
Speaking of which, I just got to know some time back that there is actually a job for proofreading alone. Hmm, I am seriously considering it. Anyway, if you find the above useful, try it. If you don't, hmm, try it anyway because there is something to be gained along the way I am sure.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Riddleman is back
Folks... I am back. This time to answer the riddle raised on Jan 6 for riddle enthusiasts out there. I had mentioned in the riddle that the window and tunneling are the only two options available for escaping. That is the given clue if you had noticed. Hence the solution is to dig the tunnel and pile the dirt into a mound to mount on and escape through the window.
Right I can hardly wait to ask this one. Which English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
Think about it while I take a break... erm... I mean while I think of more fun stuff to post.
Right I can hardly wait to ask this one. Which English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
Think about it while I take a break... erm... I mean while I think of more fun stuff to post.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Ann Coulter devours kitten onstage
(Austin, TX) Author and outspoken right-wing pundit Ann Coulter was greeted with cheers at a speaking engagement at the University of Texas, December 14 2006, after she devoured a live kitten onstage.
Coulter, 45, spoke to a sold-out audience at this particular stop on a tour promoting her new book, "The Joy of My Face." Coulter began with a series of polemical remarks against the newly elected Democratic majority in Congress, after which she led the audience through a Powerpoint presentation on the same subject. At the conclusion of the three slide presentation, a stage hand brought a cardboard box from behind Coulter and placed it at her feet.
Coulter reached into the box and withdrew a tawny kitten, to many fond "oohs" and "ahhs" from the audience. Coulter then raised the kitten above her head and shouted "This is what your spineless liberal Congress will do to your country!" Amidst a crescendo of mingled fear and shock from the onlookers, she lowered the small cat to her mouth and bit into its back. As the kitten struggled in her hands, the conservative pundit rent flesh from its flanks and chewed heartily, mouthing unintelligible words during the act. After approximately two minutes of chewing on the kitten, Coulter let its lifeless body fall to the stage.
Coulter was lauded by a standing ovation and deafening applause from the crowd of four hundred before she exited the stage with the deceased kitten. Marjorie Daniels of Austin commented "Ann's got guts, and she sure knows how to show them! I'm glad I brought my kids with me to see her, she's so inspirational."
Coulter is slated to speak in four Texas locations over the next week, though it is unclear whether she will repeat the act.
"It really shows a lot of courage to do what she did and I admire her for it," stated Amelia Salisbury, a mother of four who attended the speech. Coulter was unavailable for comment. - Agaric
The above story was created purely for mockery purposes and no kitten was harmed during the creation of the story.
Coulter, 45, spoke to a sold-out audience at this particular stop on a tour promoting her new book, "The Joy of My Face." Coulter began with a series of polemical remarks against the newly elected Democratic majority in Congress, after which she led the audience through a Powerpoint presentation on the same subject. At the conclusion of the three slide presentation, a stage hand brought a cardboard box from behind Coulter and placed it at her feet.
Coulter reached into the box and withdrew a tawny kitten, to many fond "oohs" and "ahhs" from the audience. Coulter then raised the kitten above her head and shouted "This is what your spineless liberal Congress will do to your country!" Amidst a crescendo of mingled fear and shock from the onlookers, she lowered the small cat to her mouth and bit into its back. As the kitten struggled in her hands, the conservative pundit rent flesh from its flanks and chewed heartily, mouthing unintelligible words during the act. After approximately two minutes of chewing on the kitten, Coulter let its lifeless body fall to the stage.
Coulter was lauded by a standing ovation and deafening applause from the crowd of four hundred before she exited the stage with the deceased kitten. Marjorie Daniels of Austin commented "Ann's got guts, and she sure knows how to show them! I'm glad I brought my kids with me to see her, she's so inspirational."
Coulter is slated to speak in four Texas locations over the next week, though it is unclear whether she will repeat the act.
"It really shows a lot of courage to do what she did and I admire her for it," stated Amelia Salisbury, a mother of four who attended the speech. Coulter was unavailable for comment. - Agaric
The above story was created purely for mockery purposes and no kitten was harmed during the creation of the story.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
With regards to previous riddle...
I had promised an answer for my last riddle (Dec 10, 2006) and dutifully I should keep it. My apologies for not posting it earlier but hey... I said "stay tuned for the answer" and did not mention "soon" anywhere in that sentence. Haha, okay all right, here it is.
The court jester should reply that he is going to get beheaded. Think about it. If he gets beheaded, his statement becomes true but he should only get beheaded if his statement is false according to the king's conditions. Whereas if he gets hanged, his statement becomes false which must not happen because he ought to be hanged only if his statement is true. Either way there is a problem.
Hence, for the king to avoid himself from getting contradicted and reward the man for his timely wit, the king releases him. There you go.
All right, another riddle (I like doing this).
Imagine being locked up in a cell. There is an unbarred window high up in the cell. Jumping up does not help to reach the window. Tunneling out will take too long a time. Considering that the window and tunneling are the only two options available to escape, how will you go about doing it?
The court jester should reply that he is going to get beheaded. Think about it. If he gets beheaded, his statement becomes true but he should only get beheaded if his statement is false according to the king's conditions. Whereas if he gets hanged, his statement becomes false which must not happen because he ought to be hanged only if his statement is true. Either way there is a problem.
Hence, for the king to avoid himself from getting contradicted and reward the man for his timely wit, the king releases him. There you go.
All right, another riddle (I like doing this).
Imagine being locked up in a cell. There is an unbarred window high up in the cell. Jumping up does not help to reach the window. Tunneling out will take too long a time. Considering that the window and tunneling are the only two options available to escape, how will you go about doing it?
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