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MaskedAvenger 31 Reviews 1224 reads
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Grab the guy who created this riddle.  Beat the shit out of him til he tells you the solution.  EOM MA

Suzy4U3514 reads

There is a room, with 3 lights, the light switches are out side of the room,
you may enter the room once, and you may turn on and off  the switches only once. How do you find out which switch goes to which light?

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TheMealTicket2697 reads

Turn on two lights. Leave them on for a while.

Now turn one of them off.

Go into the room.

One bulb is still lit, the other that was turned on is still warm.

TMT, Darkly in Seattle

-- Modified on 2/12/2006 9:10:16 PM

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Dont Call Me Surely1716 reads

Using different colored light bulbs. View the change in color of the reflected light.

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Suzy4U2999 reads

At least I got some talking, any one else have a riddle or an idea to ponder?

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TheMealTicket1302 reads

You have a 5 gallon jug and a 3 gallon jug.


Using only those jugs, how can you get exactly 4 gallons into the 5 gallon jug?

BTW, that first riddle is a well known Microsoft interview question  :)

TMT... No longer working at Microsoft!  (Thank God!)

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Suzy4U1401 reads

You fill the 3 gallon, pour it into the 5, fill the 3 again, pour that into the 5, that will leave one gallon in the 3 gallon jug. Pour out the 5 gallons, pour the one gallon from the 3 into the 5, fill the 3 gallon again and pour it into the 5 gallon.

Does this mean I'm ready for Microsoft? lol

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skisandboots2359 reads

..."How many Carolina students does it take to change a lightbulb?  Two; one to call Daddy and one to get the beer.  How many NC State students does it take to change a lightbulb?  Just one, and he gets 4 hours credit for it.  How many Dook students does it take to change a lightbulb?  None, there are no lightbulbs in Hell!"

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MaskedAvenger1225 reads

Grab the guy who created this riddle.  Beat the shit out of him til he tells you the solution.  EOM MA

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Some Nerd749 reads

I'd look through the window.

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mrfisher2001 reads

Just open the door and watch the lights as you flick each switch on and off once.

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CiaraPhx1589 reads

Turn on all three switches, go into the room, exit and turn off all the lights. Wink!

Hugs,
Ciara

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XiaomingLover11637 reads

Stand in the doorway and throw each switch one time?

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Suzy4U3236 reads

I should have clarified you can't stand in the doorway lol

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