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Posted: 21-07-2005 20:32
by TheAssimilationist
someone tell me. It doesn't have to be Nicky
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:33
by Kisa
It doesn't make sense to get only half of your bet back
There are scores. The more likely the favorite wins, the more you get when you bet on the other and the other wins.
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:33
by Nicky
@Zelkin: why would you take him up on his offer if thats his prediction
But that is correct

Posted: 21-07-2005 20:35
by Zelkin
To lose your money?
I just misread the question while still knowing the answer... happens a lot.
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:36
by Nicky
A tank 20cm long by 10cm wide by 10cm high (8"*4"*4") is half filled with mercury. Seventeen steel cubes each of 3cm (1.25") sides, are placed into the tank. How many will be completly covered by the mercury?
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:38
by TheAssimilationist
looking something up. 1 second.
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:38
by Zelkin
None, mercury is more dense than steel. They'll float.
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:40
by Nicky
Yes
Im all out of riddles for today

Posted: 21-07-2005 20:40
by Kisa
I just didn't know how to say it. So dense is the word ...
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:41
by TheAssimilationist
none. Mercury is denser than steel.
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:41
by Zelkin
Yeah, leave it to the chemistry major to know that off the bat.

Posted: 21-07-2005 20:41
by TheAssimilationist
dang. I had to look it up to be sure.
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:42
by Nicky
three minutes late but yes its right

Posted: 21-07-2005 20:44
by Nicky
Anyone else got any riddles?
Posted: 21-07-2005 20:47
by Zelkin
Thinking... I don't know if I've got any good ones, we shall see.