40 Questions - Round 1 - Page 14

science_man_88 · 2010-11-14, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatlander

No. What's one of them?

reason of being ? I have no clue as to what it could be life ?

Flatlander · 2010-11-14, 16:59

If all of clue no.1 is considered in the light of the solution to the anagram it might help. (Whoops, an unintentional clue.) But maybe it's still too vague?

I think I've hogged this quiz for long enough. More clues:

2) The hash input string is > 1 word.
Three words. The first one is 'a' or 'an'.
3) It only comes in one color.
Shame nobody found out what colour. It might have helped later on!
4) It is man-made.
5-8,23,32) It was first made between 1890 and 1895.
An approximate date, for this specific type. Other types has existed for MUCH longer!
10-11,21-22) It is between 22 and 42 pounds (10 and 19 kg).
Its raison d'etre in this form.
13) It is a common household item.
Not every household has this. But enough I think to answer yes.
14,27) It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials,
selectors, etc.).
Yes, one. You can select ....
19) It is sold in different brands.
24) When in its normal state (not disassembled or unassembled), it IS larger
than a box that is 30 cm x 30 cm x 45 cm (~ 1 ft x 1 ft x 1.5 ft).
You would [I]never [/I]get one that small.
25) You can usually buy this for less than $140 (~100 Euros).
Yes. A bit less.
34) It does provide maintenance to some other object or enables that other
object to function.
It allows the owner to maintain something.
37) At least one of the user control(s) is/are continuously variable or have
at least 4 discrete states.
Maybe about 8 discreet states.
39) The main component(s) (by mass) of this are typically/traditionally metal.
Yep. All metal. Which one? (Okay, so it's strictly an alloy.)

Flatlander · 2010-11-14, 18:32

I'll clarify something,
It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials,
selectors, etc.).
Yes, one. You can select ....
Specifically you can select .... by putting it in different states.

Blackwood · 2010-11-14, 18:35

41.) You said that it comes in one color. Is that color green, red, or blue?

Flatlander · 2010-11-14, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwood

41.) You said that it comes in one color. Is that color green, red, or blue?

No.

Quote:

Shame nobody found out what colour. It might have helped later on!

I meant that it might have lead to quickly knowing that it was a certain metal. And why that metal was chosen.

MooMoo2 · 2010-11-14, 19:03

42 is supposedly the answer to life, the universe, and everything else, so it might be the answer to this puzzle.

42.) Is it an adjustable ladder?
(if the answer is yes, I'll yield the right to come up with the next item to someone else. I'll be quite busy the next few days and won't be visiting this website often.)

Flatlander · 2010-11-14, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooMoo2

42 is supposedly the answer to life, the universe, and everything else, so it might be the answer to this puzzle.

42.) Is it an adjustable ladder?
(if the answer is yes, I'll yield the right to come up with the next item to someone else. I'll be quite busy the next few days and won't be visiting this website often.)

Yes!

"An ......... ladder"
That might be used to maintain a house. Think weight.

science_man_88 · 2010-11-14, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatlander

Yes!

"An ......... ladder"
That might be used to maintain a house. Think weight.

an extension ladder ?

Flatlander · 2010-11-15, 00:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by science_man_88

an extension ladder ?

Yes it is an extension ladder but I wanted to rule out all the different kinds so that doesn't exactly match the string I chose.
It's just a detail really. Your narrowing down the weight was significant. That and the fact it is totally metal.
So a light-weight metal = ?

I suppose really I should have chosen "an .......... extension ladder". Oh, well.

gd_barnes · 2010-11-15, 00:45

An aluminum ladder.

I'm wondering how you were able to narrow down the approximate first year that one was made.

OK, Chris. I think we got you on one question that you answered incorrectly and is probably why we could not answer it:

14,27) It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials,
selectors, etc.).
Yes, one. You can select ....

Extension ladders as I know them do not have knobs, switches, dials, or selectors. How could this be answered yes unless perhaps the fancy ones used by firemen that have a control that allows it to adjust to an infinite # of heights. The one that I have and that my parents have just adjusts up and down has various "parts that stick out" that allow the ladder to catch itself at different heights. I don't think the parts that stick out could be called a knob, switch, dial, or a selector. I guess it depends on the definition of "selector". That's the only one that might fit there.

Care to explain?

Do others agree with my assessment?

Secondly, how is "senior tread" an anagram of "aluminum ladder" or for that matter, any kind of ladder? "Stone drier" that axn came up with was the only thing I could make of it and I've never heard of a stone drier.

Uncwilly · 2010-11-15, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatlander

14,27) It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials,
selectors, etc.).
Yes, one. You can select ....
39) The main component(s) (by mass) of this are typically/traditionally metal.
Yep. All metal. Which one? (Okay, so it's strictly an alloy.)

I Would dispute the 14,27 answer. They typically have 2 or 3 controls.
And your justification for 39 is slightly flawed. There are typically at least 6 non-metalic parts.

2010-11-15, 00:45	#153
gd_barnes May 2007 Kansas; USA 101·103 Posts	An aluminum ladder. I'm wondering how you were able to narrow down the approximate first year that one was made. OK, Chris. I think we got you on one question that you answered incorrectly and is probably why we could not answer it: 14,27) It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials, selectors, etc.). Yes, one. You can select .... Extension ladders as I know them do not have knobs, switches, dials, or selectors. How could this be answered yes unless perhaps the fancy ones used by firemen that have a control that allows it to adjust to an infinite # of heights. The one that I have and that my parents have just adjusts up and down has various "parts that stick out" that allow the ladder to catch itself at different heights. I don't think the parts that stick out could be called a knob, switch, dial, or a selector. I guess it depends on the definition of "selector". That's the only one that might fit there. Care to explain? Do others agree with my assessment? Secondly, how is "senior tread" an anagram of "aluminum ladder" or for that matter, any kind of ladder? "Stone drier" that axn came up with was the only thing I could make of it and I've never heard of a stone drier. Last fiddled with by gd_barnes on 2010-11-15 at 01:09

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2010-11-14, 16:59	#145
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 4035₈ Posts	If all of clue no.1 is considered in the light of the solution to the anagram it might help. (Whoops, an unintentional clue.) But maybe it's still too vague? I think I've hogged this quiz for long enough. More clues: 2) The hash input string is > 1 word. Three words. The first one is 'a' or 'an'. 3) It only comes in one color. Shame nobody found out what colour. It might have helped later on! 4) It is man-made. 5-8,23,32) It was first made between 1890 and 1895. An approximate date, for this specific type. Other types has existed for MUCH longer! 10-11,21-22) It is between 22 and 42 pounds (10 and 19 kg). Its raison d'etre in this form. 13) It is a common household item. Not every household has this. But enough I think to answer yes. 14,27) It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials, selectors, etc.). Yes, one. You can select .... 19) It is sold in different brands. 24) When in its normal state (not disassembled or unassembled), it IS larger than a box that is 30 cm x 30 cm x 45 cm (~ 1 ft x 1 ft x 1.5 ft). You would [I]never [/I]get one that small. 25) You can usually buy this for less than $140 (~100 Euros). Yes. A bit less. 34) It does provide maintenance to some other object or enables that other object to function. It allows the owner to maintain something. 37) At least one of the user control(s) is/are continuously variable or have at least 4 discrete states. Maybe about 8 discreet states. 39) The main component(s) (by mass) of this are typically/traditionally metal. Yep. All metal. Which one? (Okay, so it's strictly an alloy.)

2010-11-14, 18:32	#146
Flatlander I quite division it "Chris" Feb 2005 England 31×67 Posts	I'll clarify something, It has one or two user accessible controls (knobs, switches, dials, selectors, etc.). Yes, one. You can select .... Specifically you can select .... by putting it in different states.

2010-11-14, 18:35	#147
Blackwood Oct 2010 2²×5 Posts	41.) You said that it comes in one color. Is that color green, red, or blue?

2010-11-14, 19:03	#149
MooMoo2 Aug 2010 647₁₀ Posts	42 is supposedly the answer to life, the universe, and everything else, so it might be the answer to this puzzle. 42.) Is it an adjustable ladder? (if the answer is yes, I'll yield the right to come up with the next item to someone else. I'll be quite busy the next few days and won't be visiting this website often.)