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>>> >Below are four (4) questions and a bonus question. You have to
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>>> >Let's find out just how clever you really are.
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>>> >Ready? GO!!! (scroll down)!
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>>> >You are participating in a race You overtake the second person. What
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>>> >Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely
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>>> >Try not to screw up in the next questio! n.
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>>> >Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are
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>>> >You're not very good at this! Are you?
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>>> >Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only.
>>> >Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try
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>>> >Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add
>>> >another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000 Now add 10. What is
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>>> >The correct answer is actually 4100.
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>>> >Don't! believe it? Check with your calculator! To day is definitely
>>> >not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right?
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>>> >Fourth Question:
>>> >Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4.
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>>> >What is the name of the fifth
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>>> >Answer: Nunu?
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>>> >NO! Of course not.
>>> >Her name is Mary. Read the question again
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>>> >Okay, now the bonus round:
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>>> >There is a mute person who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating
>>> >the action of brushing one's teeth he successfully expresses himself
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>>> >Now if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses,
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>>> >He just has to open his mouth and ask, so simple.
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>>> >KEEP THIS GOING TO FRUSTRATE THE
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>>> >SMART PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE!