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saj

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tricks to find age using numbers

Do you have tricks to find age of people using numbers//

Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I do. Firstly, you tell me your age, and I'll find your age.

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MathsIsFun

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Or "take your age, add one, tell me the number, and I will guess your age"

OK, here's one:

Take your age, multiply by 3, add 15, divide by 3, add 91 and tell me the number.
I then subtract 100, and add 4.

Example: 14*3 = 42, +15=57, /3=19, +91=110. Your age is 110-100+4 = 14 !

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I think my way works better.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

MathsIsFun

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Like the card trick:

"Take a card, any card. Now show me the card ... It is the Queen of Spades!"

And the other variation (all great for parties):

"Take a card, any card, bu don't look at it. Now put it back. (Shuffle ... look ... ) it was the Ace of Clubs!"

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Yes! Pure and utter genius! I should try that with a special size deck of cards.

But, remember, when using card tricks, use the oldest one first. Get them to pick a card, open the deck and memorise which card it's underneath. Just try not to seperate them when shuffling!

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

MathsIsFun

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Doh !  That's just too good. Now you have revealed the secret of the ages, does the universe end soon?

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

The Universe will end soon, yes. Worry ye not.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

Roraborealis

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Speaking of this....did anybody watch Doctor who?

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Doctor Who is great. O.O

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

Roraborealis

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Yeah, and it's on again tonight where they go into the time of Charles Di ckens! I can't wait!

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

God darn my timing! Nuts! Hm... Peanuts... I mean.. ARGH! I missed it! God darn tunnels of evil time wasitng evil! They're so... Luring... Hm... Tunnels.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

Roraborealis

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I didn't watch it either.....but we recorded it, so I can't tell you about it yet if you want me to.

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

I will find out where you live and steal your tapes. Yes.... Bwaha.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

Roraborealis

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Want to bet? *smirk*

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Yes. Just tell me where to send the money too if I win.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

Roraborealis

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Oho! Then I'll be telling you where I live, won't I?

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

That...was... The idea.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

MathsIsFun

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Pick a secret drop-off point in the outer hebrides, and arrange a trusted go-between on a need-to-know basis.

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Or... I could raid her house while she's away.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

insomnia

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. My name is Insomnia. I know where you live. I think.... Wait... No... That's mny house. oooipps. Dr. Who is great!!! Jelly Babies!!!

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Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Er... Well, I'd expect that he's back. At your own peril, read his posts...

Fear the Jelly Babies of dh00m, though.

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

insomnia

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Are you saying I'm mentally disturbed in public again. I will have to use the jelly babies again. Wait.................... Where am I.................Who am I?.................... Oh my god !!! The jelly baby backfired. Help me I'm being attacked by a tweleve foot Jelly BAby. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly

Zach

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

Bite its legs off. Then bite its head off and then feast on its body!

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Boy let me tell you what:
I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too.
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

insomnia

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Re: tricks to find age using numbers

BURP!!! That was a tasty mutant Jelly Baby. I thnik I will freeze then feast on it later!!!! JELLY BABIES!!!

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Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly