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magicmuffin
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Riddle Oct 25, 2005 18:23:35 GMT -5

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Post by magicmuffin on Oct 25, 2005 18:23:35 GMT -5

you got it:

Andy dislikes the catcher. Ed's sister is engaged to the second baseman. The center fielder is taller than the right fielder. Harry and the third baseman live in the same building. Paul and Allen each won $20 from the pitcher at pinochle. Ed and the outfielders play poker during their free time. The pitcher's wife is the third baseman's sister. The pitcher, catcher, and infielders except Allen, Harry, and Andy, are shorter than Sam. Paul, Andy, and the shortstop lost $50 each at the racetrack. Paul, Harry, Bill, and the catcher took a trouncing from the second baseman at pool. Sam is involved in a divorce suit. The catcher and the third baseman each have two children. Ed, Paul, Jerry, the right fielder, and the center fielder are bachelors. The others are married. The shortstop, the third baseman, and Bill each cleaned up $100 betting on the fight. One of the outfielders is either Mike or Andy. Jerry is taller than Bill. Mike is shorter than Bill. Each of them is heavier than the third baseman.

Using these facts, determine the names of the men playing the various positions on the baseball team.

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Hermione
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Riddle Oct 26, 2005 1:32:48 GMT -5

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Post by Hermione on Oct 26, 2005 1:32:48 GMT -5

So far I only have three figured out... are the catcher and pitcher also known as infielders, or are those separate positions?
Okay, I have six, but now I'm stuck. Hint?
I'm really having trouble with Ed, Paul, and Jerry!

No! NO! Wait, I've got it I've got it I'vegotit! Paul can't be the 2nd basemen because that's who beat him at pool, so:
Andy is the 3rd baseman.
Ed is the Short stop.
Harry is the pitcher.
Paul is the 1st baseman.
Allen is the catcher.
Sam is the left fielder.
Bill is the center fielder.
Jerry is the 2nd baseman.
Mike ist he right fielder.

And you're not going to convince me that's wrong, so I'm going to go find a new riddle! Wow, I'm still psyched!

Last Edit: Oct 26, 2005 2:14:12 GMT -5 by Hermione

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- Napoleon Bonaparte

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- Oscar Wilde

magicmuffin Fourth Year, Second Semester Posts: 1,572	Riddle Oct 26, 2005 2:17:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by magicmuffin on Oct 26, 2005 2:17:27 GMT -5 You are 100% correct! Congratulations and an exalt to you.
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Riddle Oct 26, 2005 2:17:52 GMT -5

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Post by Hermione on Oct 26, 2005 2:17:52 GMT -5

Okay, this is a pretty old one, which means many of you may know it already, but feel free to go ahead and answer it if you know of a better one to put up after:

He who makes it, does not need it.
He who buys it, will not use it.
He who uses it, did not want it.
What is it?

(Thanks, Magic! And my hour was up around then, too, so I got to give you one back... now that's serendipity!)

Last Edit: Oct 26, 2005 2:20:44 GMT -5 by Hermione

'Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense.' -Steve Landesberg

Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence.
- Napoleon Bonaparte

I can resist everything except temptation.
- Oscar Wilde

rind Fourth Year, First Semester Scammer Slammer hmmm, have you seen my car?!? Posts: 828	Riddle Oct 27, 2005 3:32:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rind on Oct 27, 2005 3:32:26 GMT -5 i have the answer... a coffin good one, one of my favorites!! and a follow up what is the difference between a cat and a prepositional phrase... he he he, another fave of mine!
	Last Edit: Oct 27, 2005 3:34:54 GMT -5 by rind well they say the weather is an untamed horse.... Who's up for bronc ridin?!? i need a van, a dopplar, a laptop, a lead foot, and balls of steel... thats just a start, wait till you actually get close.... thats when you break out the rum... whose gonna arrest you for DUI in the middle of a tornado?

superbattler Third Year, Second Semester when cuddly animals attack!!! Posts: 638	Riddle Oct 29, 2005 7:40:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by superbattler on Oct 29, 2005 7:40:51 GMT -5 rind said: i have the answer... what is the difference between a cat and a prepositional phrase... he he he, another fave of mine! a cat has claws, and a prepositional phrase has a clause. my brother told me )
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Potter Groundskeeper Clan Founder Posts: 1,448	Riddle Oct 30, 2005 13:31:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Potter on Oct 30, 2005 13:31:06 GMT -5 What gets wetter as it dries?

Cynder Groundskeeper Posts: 970	Riddle Oct 30, 2005 22:02:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cynder on Oct 30, 2005 22:02:33 GMT -5 a towel?
	An Argument Against the Imperial Establishment: Some haystacks don't have needles --- Ogden Nash

Potter Groundskeeper Clan Founder Posts: 1,448	Riddle Oct 31, 2005 1:57:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Potter on Oct 31, 2005 1:57:38 GMT -5 That is correct! ;D

Cynder Groundskeeper Posts: 970	Riddle Oct 31, 2005 2:27:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cynder on Oct 31, 2005 2:27:22 GMT -5 um...... okay --- here's one: I drink the blood of earth, and the trees fear my roar, yet a man may hold me in his hands.
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kingdoom Fifth Year, First Semester Forum Advisor Doomboy is here Posts: 2,223	Riddle Oct 31, 2005 14:53:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingdoom on Oct 31, 2005 14:53:39 GMT -5 ok then so if the blood of earth is oil. it could be a chainsaw
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Cynder Groundskeeper Posts: 970	Riddle Oct 31, 2005 22:38:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cynder on Oct 31, 2005 22:38:38 GMT -5 lol.... actually, chainsaw is right! Way to go Doom --- your turn.
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kingdoom Fifth Year, First Semester Forum Advisor Doomboy is here Posts: 2,223	Riddle Nov 1, 2005 11:42:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingdoom on Nov 1, 2005 11:42:31 GMT -5 Ok then my riddle If you drink it you may make wierd sounds. It can crush buildings. But stil without it we would not exist. lol my wierdo riddle
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Cynder Groundskeeper Posts: 970	Riddle Nov 2, 2005 0:08:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cynder on Nov 2, 2005 0:08:11 GMT -5 how about air?
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kingdoom Fifth Year, First Semester Forum Advisor Doomboy is here Posts: 2,223	Riddle Nov 2, 2005 2:25:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingdoom on Nov 2, 2005 2:25:34 GMT -5 The awnser was air cos you fart lol i had no riddle so just made one
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Riddle Nov 2, 2005 5:37:18 GMT -5

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Post by Cynder on Nov 2, 2005 5:37:18 GMT -5

okay..... these are going so fast I'm going to give more than one:

1.
Thousands lay up gold within this house,
but no man made it.
Spears past counting guard this house,
but no man wards it.

2.
My step is slow, the snow's my breath.
I give the ground a grinding death.
My marching makes an end of me,
Slain by sun or drowned in sea.

3.
A singular pun: in the plural, impotent,
yet it breathes life into the dead.
Fifty thousand wizards are liege to it,
yet it is yours to command.
It is storming the gates of the empire!
Gates is storming back.

An Argument Against the Imperial Establishment:

Some haystacks don't have needles --- Ogden Nash

justthisguy Third Year, Second Semester Gryffindor Giver of Gifts the answer is 42! Posts: 478	Riddle Nov 2, 2005 8:20:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by justthisguy on Nov 2, 2005 8:20:54 GMT -5 well i know number 2!! Glacier jtg
	JustThisGuy Gryffindor Giver of Gifts lvl 42 guts 1086 wits 895 charm 602 skill 3969 attack 583 defend 434 spikey 24 132d kout 30d SSS 170a SAC 78a shurk

Hermione Sixth Year, Second Semester Master Enchanter, Wordsmith "History is a very messed up place to be." -Duchess Vertigo3 Posts: 6,319	Riddle Nov 2, 2005 10:49:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Hermione on Nov 2, 2005 10:49:24 GMT -5 I keep thinking the "spears" of the first one must be thorns on a plant of some kind... Wait! No! It's bee stings... the gold is the honey, thousands of bees in a hive, it's a beehive! Woohoo! I got it! I'm so excited...
	'Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense.' -Steve Landesberg Never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence. - Napoleon Bonaparte I can resist everything except temptation. - Oscar Wilde

Cynder Groundskeeper Posts: 970	Riddle Nov 4, 2005 4:07:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cynder on Nov 4, 2005 4:07:03 GMT -5 yep! both glacier & beehive are right --- (& it's a race... who will post the next riddle? Justthisguy or Hermione?)
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Riddle Nov 6, 2005 3:33:51 GMT -5

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Post by Cynder on Nov 6, 2005 3:33:51 GMT -5

A hint on this one?

3.
A singular pun: in the plural, impotent,
yet it breathes life into the dead.
Fifty thousand wizards are liege to it,
yet it is yours to command.
It is storming the gates of the empire!
Gates is storming back.

okay..... I'll give you a hint & a comment:

hint = 'Gates' in the last line refers to Bill Gates
comment = the more of a computer geek you are, the easier this will be

how's that?

An Argument Against the Imperial Establishment:

Some haystacks don't have needles --- Ogden Nash

Post by magicmuffin on Oct 25, 2005 18:23:35 GMT -5

Post by Hermione on Oct 26, 2005 1:32:48 GMT -5

Post by magicmuffin on Oct 26, 2005 2:17:27 GMT -5

Post by Hermione on Oct 26, 2005 2:17:52 GMT -5

Post by rind on Oct 27, 2005 3:32:26 GMT -5

Post by superbattler on Oct 29, 2005 7:40:51 GMT -5

Post by Potter on Oct 30, 2005 13:31:06 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Oct 30, 2005 22:02:33 GMT -5

Post by Potter on Oct 31, 2005 1:57:38 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Oct 31, 2005 2:27:22 GMT -5

Post by kingdoom on Oct 31, 2005 14:53:39 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Oct 31, 2005 22:38:38 GMT -5

Post by kingdoom on Nov 1, 2005 11:42:31 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Nov 2, 2005 0:08:11 GMT -5

Post by kingdoom on Nov 2, 2005 2:25:34 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Nov 2, 2005 5:37:18 GMT -5

Post by justthisguy on Nov 2, 2005 8:20:54 GMT -5

Post by Hermione on Nov 2, 2005 10:49:24 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Nov 4, 2005 4:07:03 GMT -5

Post by Cynder on Nov 6, 2005 3:33:51 GMT -5

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