Silliness Quiz - Page 48

Javed · 02-03-2011, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

A code?

Stitchawl

Correct! Well done, Sitchawl.

(Another acceptable answer would have been cipher.) You are now the new Quizmaster!

Stitchawl · 02-03-2011, 06:43 AM

I was thinking of the wonderful book, "A Key to Rebeca" by (I think it was ) Ken Follet!

Anyway.. here's another little mystery. I think this one will prove a LOT harder than the last...

The Case of the Mona Lisa

Bertie Tilford, the international get-rich-quick man from England, poured himself some of Dr. Haledjian's best brandy. As he did this, Haledjian got ready to listen to the latest of Bertie's schemes for making money.
"It is true," began Bertie, "that in the past I have asked you for money for schemes which were-I say it myself -not quite proper. But now I've got the chance of something big- da Vinci's Mona Lisa!"
"I thought the painting was in Paris," said the sleuth. "Ha! So does the rest of the world'" exclaiined Bertie. "You will remember that it was stolen in 1911. The painting which was recovered then was really a forgery by the superb Japanese counterfeiter, Yakki Yakameko. "The real Mona Lisa," said Bertie, "was hidden in Tokyo till a buyer was found. Now it is coming to Texas, rolled up in some silk that is being brought here on a ship belonging to one of Japan's finest companies.
"I would never get involved in anything criminal," Bertie explained. "I have, however, a contact who is sure that he can get to the silk and recover the painting. He needs only $30,000 to payoff the men who guard it. The French will pay $1,000,000 reward for its recovery, I'm sure.
If you could lend me the $30,000," concluded Bertie, I can personally promise you half the reward!"
"Sorry," said the detective, "this one is a forgery too!"

How did he know?

Stitchawl

Stitchawl · 02-03-2011, 06:48 AM

You've got two hours to solve this one. Then I'm going to bed. If you want the answer before I leave, I'll put it in a spoiler at that time.

Stitchawl

SneakySnake · 02-03-2011, 06:57 AM

would there be any sunlight on xmas eve at the artic circle?

whoops too many drinks not enough notice of how many pages I have missed!

See you in the morning! hic!

Bilbo1967 · 02-03-2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

I was thinking of the wonderful book, "A Key to Rebeca" by (I think it was ) Ken Follet!

Anyway.. here's another little mystery. I think this one will prove a LOT harder than the last...

The Case of the Mona Lisa

Bertie Tilford, the international get-rich-quick man from England, poured himself some of Dr. Haledjian's best brandy. As he did this, Haledjian got ready to listen to the latest of Bertie's schemes for making money.
"It is true," began Bertie, "that in the past I have asked you for money for schemes which were-I say it myself -not quite proper. But now I've got the chance of something big- da Vinci's Mona Lisa!"
"I thought the painting was in Paris," said the sleuth. "Ha! So does the rest of the world'" exclaiined Bertie. "You will remember that it was stolen in 1911. The painting which was recovered then was really a forgery by the superb Japanese counterfeiter, Yakki Yakameko. "The real Mona Lisa," said Bertie, "was hidden in Tokyo till a buyer was found. Now it is coming to Texas, rolled up in some silk that is being brought here on a ship belonging to one of Japan's finest companies.
"I would never get involved in anything criminal," Bertie explained. "I have, however, a contact who is sure that he can get to the silk and recover the painting. He needs only $30,000 to payoff the men who guard it. The French will pay $1,000,000 reward for its recovery, I'm sure.
If you could lend me the $30,000," concluded Bertie, I can personally promise you half the reward!"
"Sorry," said the detective, "this one is a forgery too!"

How did he know?

Stitchawl

I don't know, but I would guess that it isn't possible to roll up the material the Mona Lisa is painted on as stated?

Stitchawl · 02-03-2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I don't know, but I would guess that it isn't possible to roll up the material the Mona Lisa is painted on as stated?

Good catch, Bilbo!

The Mona Lisa is painted on a wooden board. It can't be rolled up!

Give us a question if you would!

Stitchawl

Bilbo1967 · 02-03-2011, 08:24 AM

Good guess indeed!

OK, one of my hobbies is trying to solve cryptic crosswords. Below is a cryptic crossword clue which is one of my favourites over the years. Solve it!
(The number in brackets after the clue is the number of letters in the one-word solution, for anybody who may not be familiar with the layout).

Weapon that quickens the pulse (10)

poohbear_nc · 02-03-2011, 08:25 AM

heartthrob ?

Bilbo1967 · 02-03-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

heartthrob ?

Not a bad guess, but no, not the answer.

poohbear_nc · 02-03-2011, 02:33 PM

sixshooter?

WT Sharpe · 02-03-2011, 03:07 PM

poisondart? sabersword?

Bilbo1967 · 02-03-2011, 03:24 PM

No and no.

It is a 'weapon' of sorts, but think of alternative meanings of 'pulse'.

natasha_fawn · 02-03-2011, 03:24 PM

Adrenaline?

natasha_fawn · 02-03-2011, 03:34 PM

Fertilizer?

Shayne Parkinson · 02-03-2011, 03:40 PM

Peashooter?

02-03-2011, 06:43 AM	#707
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I was thinking of the wonderful book, "A Key to Rebeca" by (I think it was ) Ken Follet! Anyway.. here's another little mystery. I think this one will prove a LOT harder than the last... The Case of the Mona Lisa Bertie Tilford, the international get-rich-quick man from England, poured himself some of Dr. Haledjian's best brandy. As he did this, Haledjian got ready to listen to the latest of Bertie's schemes for making money. "It is true," began Bertie, "that in the past I have asked you for money for schemes which were-I say it myself -not quite proper. But now I've got the chance of something big- da Vinci's Mona Lisa!" "I thought the painting was in Paris," said the sleuth. "Ha! So does the rest of the world'" exclaiined Bertie. "You will remember that it was stolen in 1911. The painting which was recovered then was really a forgery by the superb Japanese counterfeiter, Yakki Yakameko. "The real Mona Lisa," said Bertie, "was hidden in Tokyo till a buyer was found. Now it is coming to Texas, rolled up in some silk that is being brought here on a ship belonging to one of Japan's finest companies. "I would never get involved in anything criminal," Bertie explained. "I have, however, a contact who is sure that he can get to the silk and recover the painting. He needs only $30,000 to payoff the men who guard it. The French will pay $1,000,000 reward for its recovery, I'm sure. If you could lend me the $30,000," concluded Bertie, I can personally promise you half the reward!" "Sorry," said the detective, "this one is a forgery too!" How did he know? Stitchawl Last edited by Stitchawl; 02-03-2011 at 07:06 AM.

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02-03-2011, 06:48 AM	#708
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	You've got two hours to solve this one. Then I'm going to bed. If you want the answer before I leave, I'll put it in a spoiler at that time. Stitchawl

02-03-2011, 06:57 AM	#709
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	would there be any sunlight on xmas eve at the artic circle? whoops too many drinks not enough notice of how many pages I have missed! See you in the morning! hic!

02-03-2011, 08:24 AM	#712
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Good guess indeed! OK, one of my hobbies is trying to solve cryptic crosswords. Below is a cryptic crossword clue which is one of my favourites over the years. Solve it! (The number in brackets after the clue is the number of letters in the one-word solution, for anybody who may not be familiar with the layout). Weapon that quickens the pulse (10)

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02-03-2011, 03:24 PM	#717
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	No and no. It is a 'weapon' of sorts, but think of alternative meanings of 'pulse'.

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