Daily Brain Teasers for Friday, 29 June 2018
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Can you name the athletes by the picture?
Can you name the athletes by the picture? The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #riddles #sport
Chess Knight Move
Find the title of novel, using the move of a chess knight. First letter is A. Length of words in solution: 4,8. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #wordpuzzles #chessknightmove
Calculate the number 814
NUMBERMANIA: Calculate the number 814 using numbers [1, 3, 5, 4, 60, 748] and basic arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /). Each of the numbers can be used only once. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #math #numbermania
Fathers Then and Now
Fathers Then and Now
Fathers of 1900 didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages:
In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.
Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.
In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses.
Today, it's the size of his minivan.
In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success.
Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.
In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.
Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.
In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons.
Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.
In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.
Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.
In 1900, a father smoked a pipe.
If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer.
In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school."
Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: "Wake up, it's time for hockey practice."
In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table.
Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."
In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.
Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE.."
In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles.
Today, a father spends $800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: "I wanted Sega!"
In 1900, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs and bacon and ham and potatoes.
Today, it's Special K, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol.
In 1900, fathers said, "A man's home is his castle."
Today, they say, "Welcome to the money pit."
In 1900, "a good day at the market" meant Father brought home feed for the horses.
Today, "a good day at the market" means Dad got in early on an IPO.
In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention.
Today, kids glance up and grunt, "Dad, you're invading my space."
In 1900, fathers threatened their daughters' suitors with shotguns if the girl came home late.
Today, fathers break the ice by saying, "So...how long have you had that earring?"
Fathers of 1900 didn't have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages:
In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.
Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.
In 1900, a father's horsepower meant his horses.
Today, it's the size of his minivan.
In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success.
Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.
In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.
Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.
In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons.
Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.
In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.
Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.
In 1900, a father smoked a pipe.
If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer.
In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school."
Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: "Wake up, it's time for hockey practice."
In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table.
Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at adult-Ed, Pizza in fridge."
In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream.
Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, "WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE.."
In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles.
Today, a father spends $800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: "I wanted Sega!"
In 1900, if a father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs and bacon and ham and potatoes.
Today, it's Special K, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol.
In 1900, fathers said, "A man's home is his castle."
Today, they say, "Welcome to the money pit."
In 1900, "a good day at the market" meant Father brought home feed for the horses.
Today, "a good day at the market" means Dad got in early on an IPO.
In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention.
Today, kids glance up and grunt, "Dad, you're invading my space."
In 1900, fathers threatened their daughters' suitors with shotguns if the girl came home late.
Today, fathers break the ice by saying, "So...how long have you had that earring?"
Replace asterisk symbols with ...
Replace asterisk symbols with a letters (I*** *AI***) and guess the name of musician band. Length of words in solution: 4,6. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #music
William James MayoBorn 29 Jun 1861; died 28 Jul 1939 at age 78. American surgeon who came from a family of surgeons. He practiced with his father, Dr. William Worrell Mayo, and brother, Dr. Charles Mayo. They specialized in surgery, pioneering the concept of group practice, and were renowned for adopting new techniques. Based in Rochester, Minn., their practice subsequently developed into the Mayo Clinic, which opened its own building in 1914. |
What number comes next?
Look at the series (1, -6, -9, 0, 45, 198, ?), determine the pattern, and find the value of the next number!
The first user who solved this task is Alfa Omega.
#brainteasers #math #riddles
Remove 7 letters from this seq...
Remove 7 letters from this sequence (DJFWBISADVANTOAROGED) to reveal a familiar English word. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #wordpuzzles
MAGIC SQUARE: Calculate A*B-C
The aim is to place the some numbers from the list (8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 41, 43, 44, 67, 71) into the empty squares and squares marked with A, B an C. Sum of each row and column should be equal. All the numbers of the magic square must be different. Find values for A, B, and C. Solution is A*B-C. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #math #magicsquare
Guess the Game Name
Look carefully the picture and guess the game name. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #games
Find a famous person
Find the first and the last name of a famous person. Text may go in all 8 directions. Length of words in solution: 4,7. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
#brainteasers #wordpuzzles
Find number abc
If 3b7b6 - 19a3a = 11c7c find number abc. Multiple solutions may exist. The first user who solved this task is Djordje Timotijevic.
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