Are You As Smart As You Think?

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1. In 1925, what did Victor Lustig sell for scrap metal twice?

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In 1925, Victor Lustig famously sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap metal twice. He used his skills as a con artist to convince unsuspecting buyers that the iconic landmark was being dismantled and sold off. This audacious scam earned Lustig a significant amount of money before he was eventually caught.

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This test will tell you if those A's really thell the truth, or if you swapped those report cards with someone else!

2. At one time in Alaska, it was illegal to watch what from an airplane.?

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In Alaska, it was illegal to watch a moose from an airplane. This law was likely put in place to prevent disturbance or harm to the wildlife. Watching a moose from an airplane could potentially disrupt their natural behavior or cause them to flee, which could be detrimental to their survival in the harsh Alaskan environment. Therefore, to protect the moose population, this law was enforced to discourage people from observing them from the air.

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3. Vampyroteuthis infernalis means what in Latin?

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The correct answer is "Vampire squid from heck". The Latin term "Vampyroteuthis infernalis" translates to "Vampire squid from heck". The term "vampire" refers to its dark coloration and feeding habits, while "squid from heck" emphasizes its unique and mysterious nature.

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4. I turn polar bears white
and I will make you cry.
I make girls comb their hair.
I make celebrities look stupid
and normal people look like celebrities.
I turn pancakes brown
and make your champane bubble.
If you sqeeze me, I'll pop.
If you look at me, you'll pop.

Can you guess the riddle?

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The question is "can you answer the riddle?" Not What is the answer to the riddle!

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5.  A beggar collecting cigarette ends can make a new cigarette out of 4 ends. One morning, he collects a total of 32 ends. How many cigarettes can he smoke that day?

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In 1925, what did Victor Lustig sell for scrap metal twice?
At one time in Alaska, it was illegal to watch what from an airplane.?
Vampyroteuthis infernalis means what in Latin?
I turn polar bears whiteand I will make you cry.I make girls comb...
 A beggar collecting cigarette ends can make a new cigarette out...
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