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SixOfSpades · 12-02-2001, 04:14 AM

Actually, Legolas, that Game-Show question was famous probability puzzler for a while.....statistically, your chances of winning the prize are about 66% if you DON'T change from your original guess. It sounds bizarre (because it IS bizarre!), but it's really true. (Just remember that the game-show host KNEW which room held the prize, and all game shows like to keep their money, thank you.)

I am, however, still KICKING myself over the Spies with Hats question. DOH! I was on the right track, just didn't make that one last leap. Arrrrrgh.

As for those "What am I" riddles, the first one sounds like a penis and the second one sounds like a sword. Freudians, eat your collective hearts out.

For those that seek a somewhat more conventional puzzler, try this one: Name two wind instruments that are not powered by human lungs. There are at least 3....the winner is the first person to name 2 of them.

12-02-2001, 04:14 AM	#110
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	Actually, Legolas, that Game-Show question was famous probability puzzler for a while.....statistically, your chances of winning the prize are about 66% if you DON'T change from your original guess. It sounds bizarre (because it IS bizarre!), but it's really true. (Just remember that the game-show host KNEW which room held the prize, and all game shows like to keep their money, thank you.) I am, however, still KICKING myself over the Spies with Hats question. DOH! I was on the right track, just didn't make that one last leap. Arrrrrgh. As for those "What am I" riddles, the first one sounds like a penis and the second one sounds like a sword. Freudians, eat your collective hearts out. For those that seek a somewhat more conventional puzzler, try this one: Name two wind instruments that are not powered by human lungs. There are at least 3....the winner is the first person to name 2 of them. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.