Lunchtable for the nerdy (warning: only nerdy people allowed)
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BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »I'm nerdy in a classic literature sort of way. I also like math and science. My goal is to be a true Renaissance woman
What did Odysseus use to clean his palace after killing Penelope's suitors?
(I only know this because it was a 9th grade quiz question that seemed to come out of the blue, I still remember it)
Do you mean sulfur? Or the way he made his servants clean everything up and then hung them outside in the courtyard?
That's literature, now do some math and science. Then it will be official, you will be a Renaissance woman.
What would you like to know?
It's either 96 or 40, depending on your interpretation. However, if you decide on the running total interpretation of 40, you can also get 96 if you fill in the missing equations.
That leaves science.
Build me a time machine with style.0 -
I'm at least semi-nerd. I teach English and love graphic novels, Legend of Zelda (and a lot of older games), Star Wars, AND GAME OF THRONES!
Shameless plug (because I'd really like some conversation / debate) for those who wouldn't mind reading my nerdy, strong opinions and weighing in. It's a review of the season finale of GoT. If you have a moment, tell me what a nerd I am. And sorry for the shameless plug / interruption.
https://badparentingweb.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/review-game-of-thrones-season-seven-finale-or-seven-hells/
Nerd on.
By the by, saw an episode of Harmon Quest at the Adult Swim on the Green Tour they just pulled off (had the pleasure of working it). That was one hilarious and absolutely bizarre show.1 -
BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »I'm nerdy in a classic literature sort of way. I also like math and science. My goal is to be a true Renaissance woman
What did Odysseus use to clean his palace after killing Penelope's suitors?
(I only know this because it was a 9th grade quiz question that seemed to come out of the blue, I still remember it)
Do you mean sulfur? Or the way he made his servants clean everything up and then hung them outside in the courtyard?
That's literature, now do some math and science. Then it will be official, you will be a Renaissance woman.
What would you like to know?
It's either 96 or 40, depending on your interpretation. However, if you decide on the running total interpretation of 40, you can also get 96 if you fill in the missing equations.
That leaves science.
Build me a time machine with style.
Haha that ventures into the realm of sci-fi, which I do love.0 -
captainfantastic94 wrote: »I found this podcast where these four guys do a d&d campaign called the adventure zone and its tons of fun
Check out Harmon Quest if you haven't already. It's the creator of Rick and Morty playing D&D.
Oh my god thank you0 -
TeacupsAndToning wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »I'm nerdy in a classic literature sort of way. I also like math and science. My goal is to be a true Renaissance woman
What did Odysseus use to clean his palace after killing Penelope's suitors?
(I only know this because it was a 9th grade quiz question that seemed to come out of the blue, I still remember it)
Do you mean sulfur? Or the way he made his servants clean everything up and then hung them outside in the courtyard?
That's literature, now do some math and science. Then it will be official, you will be a Renaissance woman.
What would you like to know?
It's either 96 or 40, depending on your interpretation. However, if you decide on the running total interpretation of 40, you can also get 96 if you fill in the missing equations.
Wouldn't it just be 32?
I don't personally think so, but I'd love to see your calculations
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BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »I'm nerdy in a classic literature sort of way. I also like math and science. My goal is to be a true Renaissance woman
What did Odysseus use to clean his palace after killing Penelope's suitors?
(I only know this because it was a 9th grade quiz question that seemed to come out of the blue, I still remember it)
Do you mean sulfur? Or the way he made his servants clean everything up and then hung them outside in the courtyard?
That's literature, now do some math and science. Then it will be official, you will be a Renaissance woman.
What would you like to know?
It's 960 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »I'm nerdy in a classic literature sort of way. I also like math and science. My goal is to be a true Renaissance woman
What did Odysseus use to clean his palace after killing Penelope's suitors?
(I only know this because it was a 9th grade quiz question that seemed to come out of the blue, I still remember it)
Do you mean sulfur? Or the way he made his servants clean everything up and then hung them outside in the courtyard?
That's literature, now do some math and science. Then it will be official, you will be a Renaissance woman.
What would you like to know?
It's 96zachbonner_ wrote: »1+4=5
(5)+2+5=12
(12)+3+6=21
(21)+8+11=40
I guess
Both answers are correct depending on your interpretation1 -
a + b means a + ab
1 + 4 means 1 + 1(4) = 5
2 + 5 means 2 + 2(5) = 12
3 + 6 means 3 + 3(6) = 21
8 + 11 means 8 + 8(11) = 96
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I guess it could be 40, all depends on whether or not there's missing equations...
If you are skipping all the way to 8+11=96... If there are no other equations, I suppose 40...
I figured
1+4x1
2+5x2
3+6x3
8+11x8=960 -
(21) +4 +7=32
(32) +5+8=45
(45)+6+9=60
(60)+7+10=77
(77)+8+11=96
I see it. You guys are smart.2 -
Am I officially a nerd now? 1
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zachbonner_ wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »I'm nerdy in a classic literature sort of way. I also like math and science. My goal is to be a true Renaissance woman
What did Odysseus use to clean his palace after killing Penelope's suitors?
(I only know this because it was a 9th grade quiz question that seemed to come out of the blue, I still remember it)
Do you mean sulfur? Or the way he made his servants clean everything up and then hung them outside in the courtyard?
That's literature, now do some math and science. Then it will be official, you will be a Renaissance woman.
What would you like to know?
It's 96zachbonner_ wrote: »1+4=5
(5)+2+5=12
(12)+3+6=21
(21)+8+11=40
I guess
Both answers are correct depending on your interpretation
how does the 96 way work
Too funny. I was like "How the holy hell do you get 40?"
And then I was like "Ooooh, thanks for explaining that."
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Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »I guess it could be 40, all depends on whether or not there's missing equations...
If you are skipping all the way to 8+11=96... If there are no other equations, I suppose 40...
I figured
1+4x1
2+5x2
3+6x3
8+11x8=96
You can get 40 by adding the sum of the previous equation to the next equation.
1 + 4 = 5
5 + 2 + 5 = 12
12 + 3 + 6 = 21
21 + 8 + 11 = 40
The fun thing about the 40 answer interpretation is that if you fill in missing lines you can also get 96.
1 + 4 = 5
5 + 2 + 5 = 12
12 + 3 + 6 = 21
21 + 4 + 7 = 32
32 + 5 + 8 = 45
45 + 6 + 9 = 60
60 + 7 + 10 = 77
77 + 8 + 11 = 960 -
BeachHot23 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »I guess it could be 40, all depends on whether or not there's missing equations...
If you are skipping all the way to 8+11=96... If there are no other equations, I suppose 40...
I figured
1+4x1
2+5x2
3+6x3
8+11x8=96
You can get 40 by adding the sum of the previous equation to the next equation.
1 + 4 = 5
5 + 2 + 5 = 12
12 + 3 + 6 = 21
21 + 8 + 11 = 40
The fun thing about the 40 answer interpretation is that if you fill in missing lines you can also get 96.
1 + 4 = 5
5 + 2 + 5 = 12
12 + 3 + 6 = 21
21 + 4 + 7 = 32
32 + 5 + 8 = 45
45 + 6 + 9 = 60
60 + 7 + 10 = 77
77 + 8 + 11 = 96
She's got my vote for a seat at the nerd table, I'll lobby for you! Haha...
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Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »BeachHot23 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »I guess it could be 40, all depends on whether or not there's missing equations...
If you are skipping all the way to 8+11=96... If there are no other equations, I suppose 40...
I figured
1+4x1
2+5x2
3+6x3
8+11x8=96
You can get 40 by adding the sum of the previous equation to the next equation.
1 + 4 = 5
5 + 2 + 5 = 12
12 + 3 + 6 = 21
21 + 8 + 11 = 40
The fun thing about the 40 answer interpretation is that if you fill in missing lines you can also get 96.
1 + 4 = 5
5 + 2 + 5 = 12
12 + 3 + 6 = 21
21 + 4 + 7 = 32
32 + 5 + 8 = 45
45 + 6 + 9 = 60
60 + 7 + 10 = 77
77 + 8 + 11 = 96
She's got my vote for a seat at the nerd table, I'll lobby for you! Haha...
Haha thanks! It's because I used the word "fun" in conjunction with mathematics, isn't it? *pushes glasses further up nose and grins*0
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