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A thread of Problem Solving

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Lé.Skiing
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Hopefully this thread idea works out. The idea for this thread is that anyone can make the problem and anyone can solve the problem. There may be Multiple ways of solving the problem. All problems must have a possible solution If anyone says they give up on the problem you can explain how you would solve the problem you have presented if you wish. I would recommend giving people at least a day to solve any problem.



(Example of the type of problem I'm looking for)

Problem: How do I ignite a match without holding the match or striking pad.



Possible Answers: Use a Burning laser to ignite the match, or butane lighter.





So I'll start off with another problem I won't give the answer till tomorrow if no one else has figured it out by then. I'm sure someone will solve it no problem though.



Problem: How would one erect a pole without touching the pole directly?



(The reason I am doing this? lately I have been enjoying doing little problem solving questions lately. Keeps my brain active and thinking.)
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imakestickerz
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watch porn
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Slush
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Cool thread idea. Could turn out to be really fun

You could erect a pole without directly touching it by pouring a very quick setting solution, and the resulting object would be a pole of sorts. As it would pile up, it would harden, leaving a fairly skinny mound... Of course, when pouring you wouldn't be technically touching a pole, you'd be touching a container of the substance. I highly doubt that was what you were looking for in a solution hahaha, just an idea
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vailsux.com
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tie a rope to that shit.
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Slush
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vailsux.comtie a rope to that shit.


You cant touch it directly tho
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soulskier
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Whisper dirty things into the pole's ear
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mike759
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use chopsticks
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.Hugo.
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Have your mom erect it for me
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JohnLocke
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You could obtain and use strong magnets (depending on the elemental makeup of the pole) to attach telescoping sections of the pole (comparable to tent poles). This is perhaps not the most functional solution, but given the right materials, it could be feasible.
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Lonely
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Let the pole lay on the ground

Earth rotates and pole will either be upright or upside down

Next
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Squirrel_Murphy
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Hire someone else to do it.

Use a fucking tractor.

Slave labor.



Etc.





Problem: How can you be more specific?





Solution: Give some fucking details.
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Huck_Fin
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Squirrel_MurphyUse a fucking tractor


Curious as to how that would work...
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theabortionator
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If you got a problem yo I'll solve it
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broto
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what's the best way to frame a murder on your dog
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.Hugo.
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brotowhat's the best way to frame a murder on your dog


Run a guy over then quick put your dog behind the wheel before the cops get there
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ascent_studios
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brotowhat's the best way to frame a murder on your dog


take the blame and save a dog from being put down
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Slush
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theabortionatorIf you got a problem yo I'll solve it


Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it
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Rennis_Deynolds
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theabortionatorIf you got a problem yo I'll solve it


check out the hook while my dj revolves it
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Rennis_Deynolds
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SlushCheck out the hook while my DJ revolves it


Dennis_Reynoldscheck out the hook while my dj revolves it


Fuck... to late
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Deforestation
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Dennis_ReynoldsFuck... to late


TFW you're blind
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Lé.Skiing
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Lé.SkiingProblem: How would one erect a pole without touching the pole directly?


A lot of people had some solid answers and also due to wording the Watch porn was also something I was expecting to get as an answer. hahaha

The Answer I had in mind goes a little like this:



dig a hole around one end. Before you reach close to half way point set a log underneath the pole to keep it floating there so you can place a concrete tube for the pole to slide into. after you have done that release the log keeping the pole horizontal. the rest should theoretically fall into place and just fill the hole in.



Other acceptable answers I thought about was using various magnets and watching porn. lol






I'll try and think of another problem and should post it a little later.
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Lé.Skiing
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Found a new problem to solve :)

Problem:

If you put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck of the bottle, how could you remove the coin without taking the cork out or breaking the bottle?
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mike759
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Lé.SkiingFound a new problem to solve :)

Problem:

If you put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck of the bottle, how could you remove the coin without taking the cork out or breaking the bottle?


melt the bottle
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.CJ.
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mike759melt the bottle


melt the cork
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broto
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.CJ.melt the cork


melt the coin
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Slush
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Lé.SkiingThe Answer I had in mind goes a little like this:



dig a hole around one end. Before you reach close to half way point set a log underneath the pole to keep it floating there so you can place a concrete tube for the pole to slide into. after you have done that release the log keeping the pole horizontal. the rest should theoretically fall into place and just fill the hole in.


Very interesting solution, not what I was thinking lol.

Someone else seems to have beat me to the answer to the second, but I would say take a blow torch of sorts and melt a hole in the bottle and then let the coin fall out the hole.
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Deforestation
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brotomelt the coin


yall are dumb af. Push the cork into the bottle, clear the opening.

you aren't taking the cork out, you're putting it in
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.CJ.
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Deforestationyall are dumb af. Push the cork into the bottle, clear the opening.

you aren't taking the cork out, you're putting it in


Ok Mr. Science. I'll stick to my plan of melting the cork.
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Deforestation
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.CJ.Ok Mr. Science. I'll stick to my plan of melting the cork.


Show me a vid of someone melting wood and I'll have faith in your plan.
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*MASSHOLE*
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How can you breathe underwater without scuba gear?
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skierman
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Problem: Gus Kenworthy cannot stop doing dumb shit on the internet.


Possible solution: Stop doing dumb shit on the internet.
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HAMNATION
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Fred_BearRun a guy over then quick put your dog behind the wheel before the cops get there


Alright bear now that made me fucking LOL by myself at the office. Well done sir!
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crotchvent
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Fred_BearRun a guy over then quick put your dog behind the wheel before the cops get there


only works if you drive a subaru
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broto
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crotchventonly works if you drive a subaru


it's destiny, i have a forester
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Mingg
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*MASSHOLE*How can you breathe underwater without scuba gear?


You can if you're a fish
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Deforestation
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*MASSHOLE*How can you breathe underwater without scuba gear?


I sharkboh niggae, i breaf where i feel like breefin
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corona
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*MASSHOLE*How can you breathe underwater without scuba gear?


hold a glass of water over your head
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soulskier
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Lé.SkiingFound a new problem to solve :)

Problem:

If you put a coin in an empty bottle and insert a cork into the neck of the bottle, how could you remove the coin without taking the cork out or breaking the bottle?


The easy Google answer is to push the cork in and shake the coin out but I have higher expectations for NS

Definitely have to hold the bottle out at arm's length and simply release it. By releasing it you are not breaking the bottle, that's where gravity comes into play. Gravity pulls the bottle down until it hits the ground, gravity breaks the bottle. You then remove the coin from the mess gravity created.
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spliff.Life
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create fire with water
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*MASSHOLE*
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MinggYou can if you're a fish


DeforestationI sharkboh niggae, i breaf where i feel like breefin


VinnieFhold a glass of water over your head



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.Hugo.
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soulskierThe easy Google answer is to push the cork in and shake the coin out but I have higher expectations for NS

Definitely have to hold the bottle out at arm's length and simply release it. By releasing it you are not breaking the bottle, that's where gravity comes into play. Gravity pulls the bottle down until it hits the ground, gravity breaks the bottle. You then remove the coin from the mess gravity created.


then you realize its a plastic bottle
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Slush
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*MASSHOLE*How can you breathe underwater without scuba gear?


Big straw
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daannnnieel
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MinggYou can if you're a fish


im a fish and I cant so what now
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crotchvent
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Fred_Bearthen you realize its a plastic bottle


Don't think plastic bottles with corks exist.
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.Hugo.
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crotchventDon't think plastic bottles with corks exist.


They may not come that way but there is no reason you couldnt put a cork in a plastic bottle.
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Lé.Skiing
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Most people got the other one because I did search for that one on google.

This next one I kinda came up with. You can still try and use google to help you if you want though.


Problem:

How can someone heat up a metal to a liquid state without laying it on a heating element or using a flame forge?



Hint: The metal floats in mid air while Heating up.
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Mingg
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Lé.SkiingMost people got the other one because I did search for that one on google.

This next one I kinda came up with. You can still try and use google to help you if you want though.


Problem:

How can someone heat up a metal to a liquid state without laying it on a heating element or using a flame forge?



Hint: The metal floats in mid air while Heating up.


Magnets
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S.J.W
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Lé.SkiingMost people got the other one because I did search for that one on google.

This next one I kinda came up with. You can still try and use google to help you if you want though.


Problem:

How can someone heat up a metal to a liquid state without laying it on a heating element or using a flame forge?



Hint: The metal floats in mid air while Heating up.


by playing my new mixtape

its straight fire
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Rennis_Deynolds
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Lé.SkiingMost people got the other one because I did search for that one on google.

This next one I kinda came up with. You can still try and use google to help you if you want though.


Problem:

How can someone heat up a metal to a liquid state without laying it on a heating element or using a flame forge?



Hint: The metal floats in mid air while Heating up.


put it on the sun

no hint needed
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Rennis_Deynolds
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.CJ.melt the cork


I like cork
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