What is the hardest mind puzzle in the world? In 1996, the mathematical logician George Boolos (above) published a paper describing “the hardest logic puzzle ever” which he attributed to the logician Raymond Smullyan. The puzzle has gained much attention. Here it is in all its glory: “Three gods A, B, and C are called, in some order, True, False, and Random. How can I improve my logic puzzles? Here are a few methods you might consider to develop your
Read MoreDid Mongols use firearms? Gunpowder may have been used during the Mongol invasions of Europe. “Fire catapults”, “pao”, and “naphtha-shooters” are mentioned in some sources. However, according to Timothy May, “there is no concrete evidence that the Mongols used gunpowder weapons on a regular basis outside of China.” Why didn’t the Mongols develop guns? Or perhaps the guns were too heavy and not well developed. They also used to be slow to load in the beginning. Mongols could shoot arrows
Read MoreWhy are Naruto and Sakura so obsessed with Sasuke? Sakura was obsessed with Sasuke because he was dark and mysterious, and Sasuke was obsessed with Naruto for how he would show him up, despite his often bumbling behavior. However, Naruto’s dogged affection for Sakura is never duly explained. Why is Sakura so infatuated with Sasuke? Sakura started loving Sasuke when she was a little girl. The crush sprang from his looks and his abilities. She saw how he was in
Read MoreWhat would happen if the project is not completed on time? the contractor incurring additional overheads, such as the costs of facilities, accommodation, vehicles and security remaining on site longer. the contractor’s personnel who remain behind to complete the outstanding issues become frustrated – especially when they are completing and rectifying work done by others. What do you do when a developer incorrectly codes your requirement? If the code is flawed to the point that it doesn’t work or isn’t
Read MoreWhy is 31 not a prime number? The number 31 is divisible only by 1 and the number itself. For a number to be classified as a prime number, it should have exactly two factors. Since 31 has exactly two factors, i.e. 1 and 31, it is a prime number. Does 31 is a prime number? 31 (thirty-one) is the natural number following 30 and preceding 32. It is a prime number. Is 2 an integer and a prime number?
Read MoreWhat is caretaker agreement? About this document You have a house not occupied by you or your family for various reasons including posting abroad or in a different city. You decide not to rent the house to a tenant but wish the same to be taken care of and maintained by a Caretaker – professional or otherwise. What do you call a property caretaker? True Estate Caretakers (sometimes referred to as Property Managers or simply Caretakers) are a prime example.
Read MoreWhich foreign language did Gandhi decide to learn? On sea voyages from South Africa to India, Gandhi had engaged a teacher to teach him Urdu and, interestingly, attempted to learn Tamil from a British primer. What Gandhiji said about Hindi language? His explanation about what he meant by Hindi is insightful: “I call that language Hindi which Hindus and Muslims in the North [India] speak and which is written either in the Devanagari or Urdu script” (Gandhi 1956: 5). He
Read MoreWhy Carbanion does not show hyperconjugation? Overlapping of empty p- orbital(carbocation) or singly occupied p orbital (free radical) with adjacent sigma bond is called hypercongugation. It’s also called non-binded resonance and can be shown in carbocation, free radical and alkene. But carbanion contains filled p-orbital so overlapping does not take place. Does ethene show hyperconjugation? Why ethene has no hyperconjugation structure please explain………. – askIITians. Is hyperconjugation possible in alkynes? Similar to alkenes, higher substituted alkynes are more stable than
Read MoreHow much does it cost to get your teeth cleaned and bleached? The average cost of in-office teeth whitening is $650, although it can climb to $1,000 or more, depending on the type of product used and how much your dentist charges. In many cases, in-office teeth whitening pays off. How much does teeth scaling cost? On an average the Scaling cost Rs. 1000 for the whole mouth and Root Planing costs Rs. 1000 for a quadrant. Your dentist will
Read MoreDid the Mughal Empire have a feudal system? This feudal system of land ownership is referred to as the jagirdar system. The system was introduced by the Sultans of Delhi from the 13th century onwards, was later adopted by the Mughal Empire, and continued under the British East India Company. What did the rulers of the Delhi sultanate build? Qutb al-Din Aibak initiated the construction of the Qutub Minar. It is known that Aibak started the construction of Qutb Minar
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