[Archive!] Pure mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc.: brain-training problems not related to trade in any way - page 461

 

While pausing, a little children's riddle:

There's one in the sky and none in the earth;

There are two in the woman and none in the man.

What is it?

 
Another simple question: when is the fire stronger - in heat or in frost? All other conditions are the same. Richie, get on board.
 
PapaYozh:

While pausing, a little children's riddle:

There's one in the sky and none in the earth;

There are two in the woman and none in the man.

What is it?

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Mathemat:
Another simple question: when is the fire stronger - in heat or in frost? All other conditions are the same. Richie, get on board.
Explain "stronger fire" - higher flames, faster spreading, something else?
 
You've been solving this problem for days.)
 
I also remember: "A flock was flying, not a big one. What kind of flock and how many birds are in it?" )
 
sanyooooook:
I also remember: "There was a small flock flying. What kind of flock and how many birds are in it?" )

That's the paradox of the Pile. You can't quantify a pile like a flock. :)
 
drknn:

This is the paradox of the Pile. You can't quantify a pile like you can quantify a flock. :)
Children aged 5-7 define it with ease )
 
2 chickens
 
sergeev:
2 chickens
no