Saturday 18 May 2013

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (May 19, 2013)

Sitting on a Cushion on a Dock



What am I?



My first is in sound, but not in thunder.

My second is in noise, but not in poise.

My third is in outrage, but not in grater.

My fourth is in whimper, but not in whisper.

My fifth is in squash, but not in squelches.

My sixth is in mutter, but not in murmur.

My seventh is in gosh, but not in gasp.

My eighth is in yelp, but not in yell.

My ninth is in hoarse, but not in harsh.

My tenth is in eerie, but not in fairy.

My eleventh is in bliss, but not in bless.

My last is in splat, but not spilt.





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (May 19, 2013)

Logical Reasoning 2

Are you logical? Try this quiz on logic! Don't be tricked, though!



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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Discountenance

dis-coun-te-nance



verb :: To view or treat with disfavor.



"Several important considerations have been touched in the course of these papers, which discountenance the supposition that the operation of the federal government will by degrees prove fatal to the State governments." -- James Madison by Madison, James

Senior news: Brain teasers help keep us on our toes - Lufkin Daily News



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Report to Readers: Starting today, a new focus on health care - Concord Monitor



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Fun before you fly - The Border Mail



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Fun before you fly - Newcastle Herald



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Book the dates - The Star Online - The Star Online



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The Swapper: A Creepy-Cool Claymation Puzzler Out May 30 - Gaming Illustrated









The Swapper: A Creepy-Cool Claymation Puzzler Out May 30

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Developed by Facepalm Games and described as an atmospheric puzzle platformer, The Swapper uses familiar mechanics but delivers them with a unique look. Using an experimental device, players are able to clone themselves and swap control between ...





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Brain Teaser Games May Slow Aging Mind - Yahoo! News



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Brain Teasers 2 exhibit on display at Imaginarium - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier



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ELCS grad develops computer game - Plattsburgh Press Republican









ELCS grad develops computer game

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Tricks and illusions give 'Fantasticks' magical new life - OCRegister (subscription)



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Fun before you fly - The Age - The Age



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What on earth is Abbott thinking? - Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney Morning Herald



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Week in Mobile: Jacob Jones, Turbo Racing League, and Redline Rush - GameZone



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Show Biz Chez Nous: Pinky on the brain - Faceoff - Faceoff.com



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What on earth is Abbott thinking? - Daily Life - Daily Life



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Senior activities - The Spokesman Review (subscription)



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