Tech Directions - November 2008 - (Page 30) more than fun Scramble Word Challenge x Philo T. Farnsworth (1906-1971), inventor of modern electronic television, never felt his invention was worthwhile, until he saw TV footage of this key event in American—and world—history. To learn the name of this event, first unscramble the four sciencerelated words below. Write each answer in the line of squares and circles provided below each word. Then, unscramble the letter in the squares to learn the answer.—D. William Bangert, Okanogan, WA DOMME “You weren’t planned, son, but the tech support was welcome.” DOSIL UNRONE Brain Teaser The only materials you have are two containers and a water faucet. One of the containers holds eight ounces and the other holds three ounces. Using only these materials, can you figure out how to put exactly four ounces of water into the eight-ounce container?—Kalee Casey, Cleveland (MS) High School. LOGLAN Birthday Party Logic At a recent birthday party there were four mothers and their children, aged 1, 2, 3 and 4. From the clues below can you work out whose child is whose and their relevant ages? It was Jane’s child’s birthday party. Brian is not the oldest child. Sarah had Anne just over a year ago. Laura’s child will be 3 on her next birthday. Daniel is older than Charlie. Teresa’s child is the oldest. Charlie is older than Laura’s child. © Kevin Stone (www.brainbashers.com) See answers on page 29. We will pay $25 for brainteasers, one-period challenges, and puzzles; $20 for cartoons; and $5 for jokes and humorous anecdotes used on this page. Preferable theme for all submissions is applied science, technology, and technical education. Send contributions to “More Than Fun,” PO Box 8623, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8623. “Hacking or non-hacking section?” 30 techdirections ◆ NOVEMBER 2008 http://www.brainbashers.com
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