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9/14/05 | self

Posted on 09/14/2005 3:46:01 PM PDT by Samwise

Based on the following observations, identify the object whose properties are being described. This object is about 15 centimeters in length and its diameter is 1.5 centimeters. It has a cylindrical shape. The object has many shades of purple that combine to form a swirling pattern like a piece of marble. It smells like wood and sweaty hands. It has a smooth texture. When it is tapped on a desk, it makes a noise like a drum. What is it?


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We are stumped. If anyone can answer this, I'll award you the gold star for the day.
1 posted on 09/14/2005 3:46:02 PM PDT by Samwise
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To: Samwise

I was thinking cigarette, but I'm not sure how the purple fits in.


2 posted on 09/14/2005 3:47:44 PM PDT by Betaille ("And if the stars burn out there's only fire to blame" -Duran Duran)
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To: Samwise

Perhaps a purple pen? Do you have any more info about the object? Household item?


3 posted on 09/14/2005 3:48:41 PM PDT by Betaille ("And if the stars burn out there's only fire to blame" -Duran Duran)
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Hubby thought of cigar, but he couldn't get the purple to work for that either.


4 posted on 09/14/2005 3:48:57 PM PDT by Samwise ("You have the nerve to say that terrorism is caused by resisting it?")
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To: Samwise

A purple marble rod?


5 posted on 09/14/2005 3:49:46 PM PDT by Xenalyte (Pearl Harbor sucked and I love you!)
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To: Betaille

That is the entire question on the homework sheet.


6 posted on 09/14/2005 3:49:57 PM PDT by Samwise ("You have the nerve to say that terrorism is caused by resisting it?")
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A pencil with a purple metallic decoration on the outside.


7 posted on 09/14/2005 3:50:57 PM PDT by JenB
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Purple marble rod. LOL. Got it. We'll use that if we have to.

Maybe we're making it too hard.


8 posted on 09/14/2005 3:51:30 PM PDT by Samwise ("You have the nerve to say that terrorism is caused by resisting it?")
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To: Samwise

when do we get the right answer? Is there a right answer?


9 posted on 09/14/2005 3:52:10 PM PDT by Betaille ("And if the stars burn out there's only fire to blame" -Duran Duran)
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A multi-purple colored drum stick?


10 posted on 09/14/2005 3:52:34 PM PDT by Mark (Proven scientific experiment: The NY Times flushes easily down the standard toilet.)
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To: Samwise

Wood & sweaty hands could be a pencil sharpener?


11 posted on 09/14/2005 3:53:17 PM PDT by GeorgiaBushie (Undocumented freeper)
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To: Samwise

in what class is this question?


12 posted on 09/14/2005 3:53:46 PM PDT by texianyankee
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To: Samwise

Pencil


13 posted on 09/14/2005 3:54:40 PM PDT by dfwddr
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The answer is: pencil. The question is: where did the teacher get certified?


14 posted on 09/14/2005 3:56:26 PM PDT by pieces of time
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Your index finger a couple of days after smashing it with a hammer.


15 posted on 09/14/2005 3:56:52 PM PDT by gubamyster
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To: pieces of time

why would a pencil be described, "many shades of purple?"

I'd like to know what class in school was this question posed.


16 posted on 09/14/2005 3:58:45 PM PDT by texianyankee
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To: Samwise

A chopstick?


17 posted on 09/14/2005 4:02:46 PM PDT by LA Woman3 (On election day, they were driven to the polls...On evacuation day, they had to fend for themselves)
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Bookmarking for later when the answer is revealed cause this is gonna drive me nuts until then.


18 posted on 09/14/2005 4:03:52 PM PDT by SouthernFreebird
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To: Betaille

I will post the correct answer after the teacher tells us what it is. I promise.


19 posted on 09/14/2005 4:05:31 PM PDT by Samwise ("You have the nerve to say that terrorism is caused by resisting it?")
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To: pieces of time

Pencil? No chance. Ever seen a 37'' long pencil that's 3.75'' thick?


20 posted on 09/14/2005 4:06:23 PM PDT by SAJ
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