MindTrap Friday

Last week's MindTrap Friday was, in my mind, the seventh best MindTrap Friday we have ever had. The questions were not that easy, the answers were varied, and we had a few new players, so that made it worth the while.

Let's see how it all turned out. Answer for question 1: The Moscow Sea is located on the far side of the moon.

Donnah, from The Florida Cracker, Rob Huck, from BumfOnline, Chris, From Dangerous Logic, and a newby player, Dave Wangen, all answered correctly.

The second answer: Eighteen. Since ten cars are involved, all the bumpers will have been hit except the front one on Charles's car, and the back one on the last police car.

Nice. Donnah was low and outside on that answer, so unfortunatly she will have to wait until next week to make everyone feel small. Love ya, Donnah. Rob Huck, Babosa (hey baby), and Chris all answered correctly. Rob, and Chris are all tied at 2.

Third answer: Seven. He sold three and a half plus a half record more to Professor Bumble, (which is four) then he sold one and a half plus a half record more to Whislin Willy, (which is two). Duncan was now left with just one record.

Dave Wangen and Chris answered correctly, making Chris from Dangerous Locic the MindTrap Friday genius of the Week (I really need to make up a better title for the winner).

So, Chris is smarter than everyone this week. Wow, in yer faces. Great job, Chris. Actually, everyone did very well this week, even those folks who didn't answer all the questions correctly still had some interesting theories, or at least made me laugh.

Let's get to this week's questions:

1) An eagle, an elephant, and a walleye each have two. A tiger, a moose, a bear, a turtle, and a snake have one. Humans, birds, cats, and dogs don't have any. What are these things?

2) Mr. Dodgers and the children in the neighbourhood are raking leaves at Mr. Dodger's house. They have three piles of leaves in the back yard, and seven piles of leaves in the front yard. When Mr. Dodgers and the children put all the piles together, how many piles of leaves will they have?

3) Shadow drove into the Speedy Service Station and pulled up to the pumps. "Fill it up, please," said Shadow. "This may sound strange," said the owner, "but I'd rather fill two cars from out of town than one car from this town." Shadow looked across the small town and replied, "I know just what you mean." Why would the owner feel this way?

And a bonus question, because you guys are bonus to me:

Sam Slug was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. While waiting on death row, he escaped, got hold of a gun, and managed to board a plane. Just before departure, Sam hijacked the plane, and ordered all the passengers off. His next demand was for $500,000 in a heavy bag and a parachute. He then instructed the pilot to turn his radio off and fly at low altitude. When Sam saw the area he liked he strapped the parachute on and leapt from the plane. Unfortunately for Sam, in his excitement he forgot the money. When the pilot returned to the airport he reported to Detective Shadow that Sam Slug had made a successful escape but had left the money. Shadow immediately announced the case was closed. Why would Shadow not search for a convicted murderer?

Perhaps Sam Slug is a Class A idiot, who the hell knows?

I look forward to your answers, these are not the easiest of questions. If you are a newby, feel free to jump right in with your answers, mitchieville is an inclusive society.