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Somebody - we won't say who - indicated on another thread that something made their brain itch. Another somebody - identity also not revealed - responded that an itchy brain was a good thing. I'm in complete accord with that philosophy. Maybe these will have you going for the mental calamine lotion.

Tough Test 1

1. How much more available capacity is there in twenty four-gallon cans that are half full than in twenty-four gallon cans that are half empty?

2. Who was The Mad Monk of Moscow?

3. A major painting job can be completed by 4 painters in 45 days. If 16 more painters join the team 10 days after work has started on the project, then how many more days are required to complete the job?

4. What South American country is home to the most Roman Catholics?

5. Beth is currently 16 years younger than Jo. In 10 years time, Jo will be twice as old as Beth. How old are they now?

6. What secret agent is obviously only half the man Max is on Get Smart?

7. A carpenter needs to affix a 25" x 25" square metal plate to a wooden board. The carpenter uses nails all along the edges of the square in such a manner that there are 26 nails on each side of the square. Each nail is the same distance from the neighbouring nails. How many nails does the carpenter use?

8. How many times have the Olympic Games been held in Africa?

9. Teacher: You appeared for 10 quizzes, and your average mark in them was 82.
Student: How did I fare in English?
Teacher: Well, your average in English language and English literature is 54.
Student: So how was my average performance in the remaining subjects?
Teacher: I’m sure you can figure that out for yourself.

10. Whose autobiography is entitled First Lady From Plains?

Answers after I figure you've stewed for a while.