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Offline Mince

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Think of a number
« on: September 16, 2015, 04:09:53 PM »
Think of a number from 1 to 10.

Double it.

Add 12

Half it.

Take away the number you first thought of.

And you have the number 6 in your head.

No, I'm not telling you how I do it.

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2015, 04:41:06 PM »
That's because you don't do it - the Tooth Fairy does.
I apologise, in advance.

Offline Mince

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2015, 05:01:00 PM »
He's a mate of mine.  8)

Redundant

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2015, 07:24:00 PM »
Think of a number from 1 to 10.

Double it.

Add 12

Half it.

Take away the number you first thought of.

And you have the number 6 in your head.

No, I'm not telling you how I do it.

I had this stupid thought, by doubling the original number you are ensuring that the result is an even number, let's say 3 doubled is 6, then you are adding 12, so we have 6+12, then you halve the total which can also be shown as 3+6, by then taking the original number away [3] you are left with 6, or half of 12.   But that would be too easy wouldn't it?

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2015, 08:30:16 PM »
Pfffft! You're not listening, Red - it's the Tooth Fairy!
I apologise, in advance.

Sandy Buttcheeks

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2015, 08:31:04 PM »
There's dark magic involved here. I'm going away to hide from it in a safe wicker structure in the shape of a man.

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2015, 11:29:36 AM »
Pfffft! You're not listening, Red - it's the Tooth Fairy!

Sorry, sorry...I was thinking, and it just carried over...gotta go, I have to dance naked round a big basket thingy before we burn it...

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2015, 11:31:44 AM »
Give my regards to Britt!
I apologise, in advance.

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Re: Think of a number
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2015, 11:44:02 AM »
Give my regards to Britt!

Ah...that Jane Fonda moment returned!   Many thanks.