Quiz
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Four hours ago, it was as long after 4 a.m. as it was before 4 p.m. the same day. What time is it now?
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2 p.m. The halfway point between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. is 10 a.m., but that was 4 hours ago. Thus, 10 a.m. + 4 hours = 2 p.m.
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While looking at a photograph, a man said, “Brothers and sisters have I none, but that man's father is my father's son.” Who was the person in the photograph?
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The man’s son
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When asked how old she was, Jennifer replied, “In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago.” How old is she?
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12
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“That attorney is my brother,” testified the accountant. But the attorney testified he didn't have a brother. Who is lying?
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No one is lying. The accountant is the attorney’s sister.
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You show up for Monday's class and find that it's been postponed. It will be held three days after the day before the day after tomorrow. What day should you show up?
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Friday
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In your pocket you have an equal number of nickels, dimes, and quarters. The total is $4.40. How many of each do you have?
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11
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I run but never walk, have a mouth but never talk, have a bed but never sleep, have a head but never weep. What am I?
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A river
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The more there is, the less you see. What is it?
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Fog
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The poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it you will die. What is it?
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Nothing
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Say my name and I disappear. What am I?
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Silence
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What makes a loud noise when changing its jacket and becomes larger but weighs less?
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Popcorn
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A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him underwater for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later, they go out and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
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She's a photographer
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This event is always going down. When you look right at it, you usually get a good feeling. But when you know it’s going to happen, you might have to cancel your plans.
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Rain
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When you need me, you throw me away. When you’re done with me, you bring me back. What am I?
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An anchor
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Many have heard me, but nobody has seen me, and I will not speak back until spoken to. What am I?
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Echo
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Poke your fingers in my eyes and I will open my jaws wide. Linen cloth, quills, or paper, I will devour them all.
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Scissors
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I may be light as a feather, but almost no one can hold me for very long. What am I?
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Breath
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.8% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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83% Yes
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14.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.