Trick Questions: 6 Answers Revealed!

[soroban]

. . . . . . Trick Questions - 6How many three-cent stamps in a dozen?

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Twelve

Why did the frog fly?
. . It drank Red Bull.
Why did the snake fly?
. . It ate the frog.
Why did the eagle fly?

Spoiler

It has wings.

How many seconds in a year?

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Twelve.
January second, Februrary second, . . .

(1) Get a cardboard box.
(2) Paint the sides blue.
(3) Paint the top red.
(4) Wait for it to dry.
(6) Turn the box over.
(7) Paint the top yellow.
What am I missing?

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Step (5)

 

[lofgran]

Hello,

I would like to address the concept of trick questions. These types of questions often have unexpected or confusing answers, which can be frustrating for those trying to answer them. However, they can also be a fun and creative way to think about problem-solving and critical thinking.

To answer the question about the number of three-cent stamps in a dozen, the answer is four. This may seem like a trick question because it is asking for the number of stamps, not the value of the stamps. However, by using basic math skills, we can determine that four stamps at three cents each would add up to twelve cents, or a dozen.

As for the questions about why the frog, snake, and eagle fly, these are not trick questions. These are simply humorous responses that play on the common phrase "it drank Red Bull" to explain why the animals are flying. In reality, frogs, snakes, and eagles do not fly in the traditional sense, but they may jump, glide, or soar to get from one place to another.

Now, to answer the question about how many seconds are in a year, there are 31,536,000 seconds in a non-leap year and 31,622,400 seconds in a leap year. This is not a trick question, but it may seem like one because it requires some calculation and knowledge of the calendar.

Lastly, to address the set of instructions for painting a cardboard box, the missing step is step number five. This could be seen as a trick question because it is not explicitly stated that there is a step missing, but it requires careful reading and attention to detail to notice the missing step.

In conclusion, trick questions can be entertaining and thought-provoking, but it's important to approach them with a critical and analytical mindset. As scientists, we are trained to think critically and solve problems, so let's embrace the challenge of trick questions and use our skills to find the correct answers.