Myriad Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hi! I got there from braingle.com. Brain Teaser 1: It fell from a star, But not very far. It seems to fly Above you and I. Look further down to see Cousin Jay below us three. Jump down further to see an empty space. Tell me what "it" is, and where is this place? P.S Sorry, there's no prize, 'cause i'm really poor. (well, not REALLY.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 wow, I have no clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutarist Jake Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Does it have anything to do with space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 AHA! It's the '8' button on your keyboard! I remembered it when I was using an online calc and I thought of a star when I saw the asterisk. And "You and I" is the buttons 'U' and 'I', which is below '8'! I don't get the rest though... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Luna Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 It fell from a star,But not very far. It seems to fly Above you and I. Look further down to see Cousin Jay below us three. Jump down further to see an empty space. Tell me what "it" is, and where is this place? The sar is asterix U-you I-I Jay-J Space= Space Bar Use verbal reasoning. It helps very lot. -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious Gilbil Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Yes very clever, quite smart indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudedsunny Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Yay! I LOVE these too! I was thinking space things too, d'oh! 8 is much better :graduated: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiance Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 The answer is 8? I thought it was M Or N caus it said below J :S Geezzyy weezyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Yeah, it seems so obvious when you think about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y E L L O W S T A R Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Yeah, it seems so obvious when you think about it... I second that....I never get these though; I barely get any brain teasers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myriad Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Yay! You got it! I didn't get it. :P Number 2: (I like this one!:P) Once upon a time there was a dad and 3 kids. When the kids were adults, the dad was old and Death came to take the dad. The first son, who became a lawyer, begged Death to let the dad live a few more years. Death agreed. When Death came back, the second son, who became a doctor begged Death to let his father live a few more days. Death agreed. When Death came back the third son, who became a priest begged Death to let the dad live till that candle wick burned out and he pointed to a candle. Death agreed. The third son knew Death wouldn't come back, and he didn't. Why not? Mikey, you got the first ones right, but "Look below and you will see, cousin Jay below us three" Means the letter "J" is underneath U and I. The empty space is the space bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hmm...I have two ideas: Is the candle wick on a painting/cloth thingy? Did he distinguish the flame? (He said when the candle wick burned out - not the flame) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutarist Jake Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Once upon a time there was a dad and 3 kids. When the kids were adults, the dad was old and Death came to take the dad. The first son, who became a lawyer, begged Death to let the dad live a few more years. Death agreed. When Death came back, the second son, who became a doctor begged Death to let his father live a few more days. Death agreed. When Death came back the third son, who became a priest begged Death to let the dad live till that candle wick burned out and he pointed to a candle. Death agreed. The third son knew Death wouldn't come back, and he didn't. Why not? This does not exactly make sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 ...and that's why it's a riddle! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudedsunny Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Because the candle was never lit. They buried it so no one could ever light it and the dads a creepy old zombie still alive today! GAH!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious Gilbil Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hmm...I have two ideas: Is the candle wick on a painting/cloth thingy? Did he distinguish the flame? (He said when the candle wick burned out - not the flame) Erics second guess is probably the right one ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailyneogirl_ Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 ........Thats very cool. I'm gonna tell my friends that . Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myriad Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Yep Eric's second guess was right! He said "Till the candle wick burnt out." After Death had left, he blew out the candle, so the wick would never go down! You guys are really good at this. :P #3 I am a single word, though I wear a coat of many colors. As a sport, I am just too hectic Exactly the recipe for the sporting and energetic. But as a verb there's no escaping me When collapsing into a soft and comfortable settee. Apply that verb to a juicy fruit and I name the drink In a tall, cool glass, which all would readily sink. As a weaning infant you may have consumed me Appearing as a noun in a mashed, digestible recipe. I symbolize a time of fear, but not of pain. I foolishly grin, though no knowledge can I hope to gain. From seasonal eyes that totally fail to see As you enlighten my head after you have enlightened me. What in the world am I? Since this is a really hard one, here's the clue: Eye of bat, tail of newt, add one cucurbita to boot. (Fairy Godmother's ingredients) Swallow me in one gulp Lest you be smashed to a pulp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy ♥ Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Is it Squash? That fits with the first half (squash the sport, to squash something, and squash the drink) but I don't get how it relates to the last 2 lines of the 2nd paragraph or to the final paragraph... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailyneogirl_ Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Wow, thats a pretty long brain teaser. *faint* Very hard one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipmonker Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Is it Squash? I symbolize a time of fear, but not of pain. -- Can you be in a squash? Like maybe you are in a squeeze/pickle? I know cucurbita = squash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myriad Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Correct! The answer was squash! #4 Two professors were sitting in front of an open fire at the local university's elite Professor's Club. They were chatting about some of their new classes. During the course of their conversation, one of the professors asked the other if he would like to sample some fine Irish Whiskey while they talked. "Absolutely! That would be splendid!" "Waiter! Bring me a bottle of your finest Irish Whiskey please", called the Professor. "Certainly sir", replied the waiter. A few minutes later, the waiter returned and said, "Here you go sir. This bottle of 'Jameson' is one of Ireland's best single malt grain whiskeys. I hope you both enjoy it!" "Thank you waiter. I'm sure we will. Can you let me look at the bottle please before you go?" The waiter passed the bottle to the Professor. The label read: "Jameson Genuine Irish Single Malt Grain Whisky". Without opening the lid of the bottle or tasting, smelling or examining it's contents, the Professor became very angry with the waiter saying, "This is NOT genuine Irish whiskey. It is a fraud and absolute rubbish! Take it back!" By simply reading the label, and without smelling, examining or tasting the fluid first, how did the Professor know that the contents of the bottle was not Irish whiskey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy ♥ Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Does it have to do with the spelling of whiskey? Its spelt with an "e"... or is that a typo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerro Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Does it have to do with the spelling of whiskey? Its spelt with an "e"... or is that a typo? I love these type of riddles! Yeah, you're right. The Scottish spell whisky without an e, while the Irish do. Since this is supposed to be an Irish drink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myriad Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Right again! o.O You guys are really good a this. #5 I am a work of Art Sometimes I have a Heart Line by line or rhyme by rhyme You'll be stuck with me for quite some time. If used correctly my message will stick. You can buy me with just a click. Lists, love, warnings and such Placing me takes a gentle touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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