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#1 2005-04-05 02:26:10

saj
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tricks to find age using numbers

Do you have tricks to find age of people using numbers//

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#2 2005-04-05 12:05:22

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I do. Firstly, you tell me your age, and I'll find your age.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#3 2005-04-05 12:19:50

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Or "take your age, add one, tell me the number, and I will guess your age" smile

OK, here's one:

Take your age, multiply by 3, add 15, divide by 3, add 91 and tell me the number.
I then subtract 100, and add 4.

Example: 14*3 = 42, +15=57, /3=19, +91=110. Your age is 110-100+4 = 14 !


"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..."  - Leon M. Lederman

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#4 2005-04-05 12:24:28

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I think my way works better.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#5 2005-04-05 12:29:47

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Like the card trick:

"Take a card, any card. Now show me the card ... It is the Queen of Spades!"

And the other variation (all great for parties):

"Take a card, any card, bu don't look at it. Now put it back. (Shuffle ... look ... ) it was the Ace of Clubs!"


"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..."  - Leon M. Lederman

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#6 2005-04-05 12:31:42

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Yes! Pure and utter genius! I should try that with a special size deck of cards.

But, remember, when using card tricks, use the oldest one first. Get them to pick a card, open the deck and memorise which card it's underneath. Just try not to seperate them when shuffling!


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#7 2005-04-05 12:36:32

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Doh !  That's just too good. Now you have revealed the secret of the ages, does the universe end soon?


"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..."  - Leon M. Lederman

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#8 2005-04-05 12:39:04

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

The Universe will end soon, yes. Worry ye not.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#9 2005-04-07 05:28:20

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Speaking of this....did anybody watch Doctor who?


School is practice for the future. Practice makes perfect. But - nobody's perfect, so why practice?

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#10 2005-04-08 10:57:57

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Doctor Who is great. O.O


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#11 2005-04-08 23:26:28

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Yeah, and it's on again tonight where they go into the time of Charles Di ckens! I can't wait!


School is practice for the future. Practice makes perfect. But - nobody's perfect, so why practice?

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#12 2005-04-09 11:36:30

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

God darn my timing! Nuts! Hm... Peanuts... I mean.. ARGH! I missed it! God darn tunnels of evil time wasitng evil! They're so... Luring... Hm... Tunnels.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#13 2005-04-09 21:21:45

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I didn't watch it either.....but we recorded it, so I can't tell you about it yet if you want me to.


School is practice for the future. Practice makes perfect. But - nobody's perfect, so why practice?

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#14 2005-04-09 23:41:16

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I will find out where you live and steal your tapes. Yes.... Bwaha.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#15 2005-04-10 02:20:00

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Want to bet? *smirk*


School is practice for the future. Practice makes perfect. But - nobody's perfect, so why practice?

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#16 2005-04-10 03:48:14

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Yes. Just tell me where to send the money too if I win. big_smile


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#17 2005-04-10 05:26:38

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Oho! Then I'll be telling you where I live, won't I?


School is practice for the future. Practice makes perfect. But - nobody's perfect, so why practice?

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#18 2005-04-10 08:09:04

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

That...was... The idea.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#19 2005-04-10 09:40:38

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Pick a secret drop-off point in the outer hebrides, and arrange a trusted go-between on a need-to-know basis.


"The physicists defer only to mathematicians, and the mathematicians defer only to God ..."  - Leon M. Lederman

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#20 2005-04-11 00:05:37

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Or... I could raid her house while she's away.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#21 2005-04-11 00:08:20

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. My name is Insomnia. I know where you live. I think.... Wait... No... That's mny house. oooipps. Dr. Who is great!!! Jelly Babies!!!


Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly

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#22 2005-04-11 00:11:56

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Er... Well, I'd expect that he's back. At your own peril, read his posts...

Fear the Jelly Babies of dh00m, though.


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#23 2005-04-11 00:24:10

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Are you saying I'm mentally disturbed in public again. I will have to use the jelly babies again. Wait.................... Where am I.................Who am I?.................... Oh my god !!! The jelly baby backfired. Help me I'm being attacked by a tweleve foot Jelly BAby. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!


Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly

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#24 2005-04-11 00:28:55

Zach
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Bite its legs off. Then bite its head off and then feast on its body!


Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

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#25 2005-04-11 00:30:05

insomnia
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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

BURP!!! That was a tasty mutant Jelly Baby. I thnik I will freeze then feast on it later!!!! JELLY BABIES!!!


Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly

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