The vast majority of people associate Latin with doctors' prescriptions, because, as we know, they are written in Latin. But at the same time, there are many well-known phrases in Latin, which, no, no, and you will meet in someone's speech.
People who can speak this ancient language are perceived by others as educated. But sometimes it’s not at all necessary to learn it “from and to”, it’s enough to remember a few common phrases and, if necessary, flaunt them in a conversation - and then you will certainly look smarter in the eyes of other people. Moreover, you already know something: for example, alma mater, persona non grata, etc.
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Bemorepanda has collected 35 Latin expressions (and their meanings) that can be used in conversation. The main thing is that they are "on topic".
1. "Mulgere hircum" - "Milk a goat"
This Latin phrase means trying to do something impossible. Which makes sense, given that it's impossible to milk a goat.
2. "Festina lente" - "Hurry slowly"
In fact, this expression calls to act quickly, but prudently, carefully. Augustus, the Roman emperor, often chastised his generals, advising them to "make haste slowly" because he thought that haste was dangerous.
3. "Persona non grata" - "Persona non grata" ("Unwanted person")
Refers to a person who is not welcome or is not wanted to go anywhere due to their behavior or other reasons. For example: "He became persona non grata in our company after his indecent behavior."
4. "Alma mater" - "Caring mother"
This refers to the educational institution that a person once attended: school, college, university.
5. "Veni, vidi, vici" - "I came, I saw, I conquered"
Julius Caesar is believed to have used the phrase in a letter he wrote to the Roman Senate in 47 BC to inform them of his victory over the Pontic king Pharnaces II near Zela.
6. "Acta, non verba" - "Deeds, not words"
In other words, "More action - less words." That is, always back up your words with deeds or act in accordance with what you say.
7. "Ad meliora" - "For the better"
8. "Mortuum flagellas" - "Smack the dead"
This Latin phrase means a useless action towards someone who will not be affected in any way.
9. "Amicus certus in re incerta cernitur" - "Friends are known in the hour of need"
We have it sounds like "A friend in need is known."
10. "Malo mori quam foedari" - "Better death than dishonor"
11. "De gustibus non est disputandum" - "Tastes do not argue"
Tastes are evaluated more subjectively than objectively - everyone has their own.
12. "Lupus in fabula" - "Wolf in a fairy tale"
With the meaning "Speak about the wolf and he will come" (from Terence's play "Adelfoy").
13. "Alea iacta est" - "The die is cast"
This is another phrase Julius Caesar uttered when he entered Italy and started a protracted civil war against Pompey and the optimates. The meaning of the phrase is "There is no going back."
14. "Carpe diem" - "Seize the moment"
Another Latin phrase that is often used these days. The saying aims to motivate people to focus on the present, not the future, and make the most of it.
15. "Aut Caesar aut nihil" - "Either Caesar, or nothing"
It is pretty much the Latin equivalent of "All or Nothing". The notorious Italian Cardinal Cesare Borgia lived according to this principle. Now this phrase can be used to denote an adamant desire to succeed.
16. "Ad astra per aspera" - "Through adversity to the stars"
For us, the sound is more familiar: “Through thorns to the stars,” but the essence of this does not change.
17. "Pecunia non olet" - "Money does not smell"
It is believed that the history of the origin of this expression is as follows. When the Roman emperor Vespasian introduced a tax on public toilets, his son Titus complained about the "disgusting" nature of the money. Vespasian held up a gold coin and asked if it smelled, and he himself answered: non olet ("it does not smell"). From here, the phrase was expanded to pecunia non olet - "Money does not smell."
18. "Mea culpa" - "My fault"
This Latin phrase is used to admit one's fault or mistake.
19. "De facto" - "Actually"
De facto describes a real situation, though not necessarily intentional or legal. For example: Whatever is on the calendar, Florida is de facto summer. Or: De facto, it is he who is the leader at the moment.
20. "Et cetera" - "And so on"
Perhaps every student's favorite expression when they simply can't name more examples.
21. "Nitimur in vetitum" - "We strive for the forbidden"
Means that when we are denied something, we will want it even more. Think of Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit. No wonder they say: "Forbidden fruit is sweet."
22. "In vino veritas" - "Truth is in wine"
This Latin proverb implies that a person under the influence of alcohol is more inclined to express his hidden desires and thoughts.
The same as "What is on the sober mind, the drunk on the tongue."
23. "Quid pro quo" - "Something for something"
In other words, quid pro quo. Basically, this Latin phrase means favor in exchange for something.
24. "Status quo" - "The current state (of affairs)"
Applies to the current situation. For example: "The maintenance of such a status quo only weakened our already fragile positions."
25. "Audentes fortuna iuvat" - "Fortune favors the brave"
Apparently, these were the last words of Pliny the Elder before he sailed from the docks of Pompeii in 79 to save his friend Pomponianus from the eruption of Vesuvius.
In the same sense as "Who does not risk, he does not drink champagne" or "The courage of the city takes."
26. "Amor vincit omnia" - "Love conquers all"
This Latin saying originally appeared in Virgil's Eclogues (X, 69) in the 1st century BC. The phrase means unshakable love that will endure any trials and overcome all obstacles that stand in the way. Therefore, they often say: "There are no barriers to love."
27. "Surdo oppedere" - "Burp in front of the deaf"
Simply put, according to Desiderius Erasmus' Adagia (1508), surdo oppedere means a useless action.
Well, or in our manner: “Throw pearls in front of pigs”, that is, it’s pointless to prove or explain something to someone, because he still won’t understand or appreciate it.
28. "Cui bono?" "Good for who?"
This term implies that one should look for the culprit in the person to whom the unpleasant event will benefit / benefit.
29. "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes" - "Fear the Danaans who bring gifts"
This expression from the Aeneid, the Latin epic poem by Virgil, was uttered by the Trojan priest Laocoön when he warned his fellow Trojans about accepting the Trojan horse from the Greeks.
An alternative translation could be: "Do not trust your enemies who bring you gifts", as this may be to your detriment.
30. “Homo sum humani a me nihil linearum puto” - “I am a man, therefore nothing human is alien to me”
Something like “We are all people, we are all people” (the expression came from Russian classical literature). It means that any person has weaknesses or can stumble, do something unseemly.
31. "Sine qua non" - "Sine qua non"
Refers to something absolutely necessary, without which something is impossible.
32. "Qui totum vult totum perdit" - "He who wants everything loses everything."
From the same series as "You want a lot - you get a little."
33. "Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris" - "Misfortune loves company"
It is understood that it is a consolation for the unfortunate that others share their grief.
We usually say: "Together, grief is easier to bear."
34. "Oderint dum metuant" - "Let them hate, if only they were afraid"
Favorite saying of Caligula, originally attributed to Lucius Actius, Roman tragic poet (170 BC); also the motto of the Russian noble family Krasnitsky.
35. "Cogito, ergo sum" - "I think, therefore I am"
This famous phrase by René Descartes may seem vague and confusing, but it was the result of his unique, individualistic approach to philosophy. According to him, many of the world's problems stem from the way we use our minds - from misunderstanding, poor definition, and unintentional illogicality.
Have you ever lost your mind when they begin to “run over” you, make unreasonable demands, accuse you of all sins, throw insults in your face, or, as it were, accidentally try to prick you with an “innocent” joke? Many people find themselves in this situation, and usually, a witty and reasoned response comes later, when the aggressor is already gone.
Learning to use "limiting phrases" to protect yourself from attacks or insults from the interlocutor.
Very often, this is because you did not take care to establish a boundary that would protect your identity. You can create such a protective wall with restrictive phrases.
At Bemorepanda, we have found that many phrases help set personal boundaries, defend against uncomfortable questions, and avoid sharp conflicts with people.
Such psychological boundaries are needed not only for self-defense when communicating with strangers in public places or with colleagues at work, but also with those we love - those we see and communicate with most often. It would seem that boundaries are easiest to establish with loved ones, but here's the problem - we often forget that we may need it.
Saying "I won't stand to be talked to like that" to someone following you on the street is one thing, but saying that to your husband, wife, or best friend? This will require a different level of skill and strength. But the closest people can inflict the deepest wounds - they know perfectly well where to hit harder.
How to start setting boundaries?
Psychologists recommend a technique for making requests instead of demands: Focus on what you see, think, and feel. For example, you want to tell your partner something important, and at the same time he is playing with the phone. You think that he does not care about you, is not interested in what you say, so you begin to get angry and upset, demanding to pay attention to you. Instead, turn the requirement into a request. Say, "I'd like to talk to you about something, can you put your phone away now?"
Most often, boundaries are easier to establish with those with whom we are already close. But how do we set boundaries with friends, roommates, colleagues, and extended family—people outside of our immediate family and inner circle? Here are a few phrases that will help you start building a strong psychological protective wall between you.
1. “I need time to think about this” - with this phrase you will provide yourself with space and time to maneuver so as not to agree or refuse a person right away. Use it with colleagues, with family members on long trips, in arguments with friends, when you see that the conversation is going nowhere and you want to avoid conflict.
2. "I don't want to talk about it right now, can we switch and talk about something else?" The phrase can come in handy if the person you are talking to is too curious and asks about things that you are not comfortable talking about. Say the phrase and politely switch the conversation. You can use it with just about anyone, even kids who ask questions you can't answer well at the moment, and fans who want to get something out of you and you're not ready to tell.
3. “I love (respect) you, but I really have to go. Let's set another time to end this conversation?". The phrase will allow you to end the argument, only you need to pronounce it very kindly so as not to destroy the relationship with the person who may think that you do not want to waste your time on him.
4. “It hurts me a lot when you talk to me like that. We will end the conversation and talk again when I see that you respect me and my values.” It helps when you are spoken to in an unkind or offensive way. It is a way (and a necessity) to ask to be spoken to kindly and politely when things get out of hand. Works with the people closest to you - parents, spouses, friends. As the saying goes, “If someone throws a temper tantrum because you set boundaries, that’s just more proof that you need boundaries.”
Use "limiting phrases" to set boundaries in conversations.
In everyday life, we do not always have enough time or energy to constantly defend our borders and participate in a possible confrontation. In such cases, when it is not clear what to expect from an encounter with people around you, a set of several key "limiting phrases" will help you. If you have them at the ready, they will help you cope with those who cross the line in a conversation with you.
Not all phrases apply to every situation or are suitable for every relationship. For example, "It's weird that you're asking this" might work when someone asks a question that's too personal, but it might not be enough when talking to co-workers or a boss. In order to respond on autopilot, you will first have to weigh what and when to say.
Here are a few examples to get you started building your arsenal of phrases that separate your personal boundaries:
- I dont have time for this.
- We'll come back to this in a couple of hours, we'll both have time to think.
- I don't have to explain myself to you.
- It won't work in my case.
- Let me stop you right at these words.
- It's not really up for debate.
- I know you'll say it's "just a joke" but it's not funny.
- Why did you say so?
- Why are you asking me this?
- Do you think this is appropriate?
- Could you explain what's funny about that?
Keep in mind, the goal here is not to memorize these phrases word for word. You can make your list of something like this that will suit your style of speech and situation. Remember that you will need to prepare a little in order to be armed and at the right time not to get confused. If you are able to deliver a pre-set limiting phrase in a conversation, you will create space between you and the impending conflict.
When is it best to be silent and when to speak?
Sometimes the best tactic is to let your silence speak for itself. If a colleague asks an inappropriate question about your personal life, you can remain silent and not answer to show that you are not even paying attention to this indiscreet attack. If someone in your family continues to harass you about career or partner choices, then simply state "No comment" and this can help prevent a nasty fight.
Again, you should not allow your silence to allow the other person to think that you have shown weakness and indecision. If someone is spreading misinformation about you or showing hate, then you have a responsibility to report it, even if it's embarrassing. Any limiting phrase will be better than silence, and the script phrases above can give you confidence that you won't get confused or lost in words.
Here is a selection of useful phrases
When you disagree with someone:
- I do not agree with this approach or assessment.
- I say what I think is right.
- I appreciate your opinion, but I'm not ready to change my mind on this.
- Could you explain your reasoning?
- I haven't come across this.
- I would like to see if we can understand the question better.
- I want to hear your thoughts and also share mine.
When you want to opt out of a proposed workload:
- I have a lot of work and little time.
- I need to come back to this project in a few weeks.
- I know I said yes, but I didn't think of other things I need to do.
- I want to do my job well, so I can't do it right now.
- Thank you for thinking of me. I'm always ready to take on a challenge, but it's beyond my skill set.
- I'd be happy to help, but I need a day or two to get ready.
- I understand the urgency, but it's not something I can do right now.
When they want to make you look incompetent:
- This is not my area of expertise, but I can learn it for you.
- I don't remember offhand. I'll check my records and let you know.
- I want to be sure and give you the correct information. I'll call you back.
- That's a good question. I'll see what I can find out for you.
- I thought about it too. Let me ask.
- I don't think I'm the best person to answer this question, but I'll see if there is one.
- I think so, based on the information I have.
When someone knows how to put pressure on your weak points:
- I put my needs first and you won't make me feel guilty.
- I don't feel like I have the opportunity to express my opinion.
- I feel closed when you intercept the conversation.
- I understand how you feel. But now it's time to talk about how I feel.
- I feel depressed when you talk about it in front of everyone. Next time, please, just talk to me about it in private.
- I would be grateful if you would not talk to my mother about my personal life.
- I am an adult and able to make my own decisions.
- My reasons are personal and I don't need to explain them to you.
- I have my reasons.
- I don't have to explain myself to you.
- I prefer not to talk about it.
- I am confident in my decisions.
- I won't let you use your guilt to control me.
- My feelings are just as important as yours.
- If you choose to ignore me, that's your problem, not mine.
- I can see that you're worried about me, but I'm an adult and I can make my own decisions.
When someone gives unsolicited advice:
- We have tight deadlines. Let's focus on the task at hand and then consider your suggestions.
- I like the idea. Can you lay out and email everything?
- I'm so grateful for your advice, but I'm going to try something else.
- You made me think about a lot. Thank you.
- I understand why you think this might work. But here's why it won't.
- I want to understand what you are trying to achieve with this review. Can you explain the reason for this?
It often happens that in a dispute or an unpleasant conversation with other people, we do not find what to say in response to them. Clever thoughts, as a rule, come later, when, in fact, there is no one to “be smart” with. We think with regret: why didn’t I think of this earlier?!
Phrases that can come in handy when you don’t know what to answer (and to cheer you up)
Well, as experience shows, often in awkward situations or responses to outright rudeness, humor (or even sarcasm) is what you need. However, as we noted above, the problem is that only some of us are born comedians, and we cannot always come up with a witty phrase at the right moment. But in this case, we at Bemorepanda have a solution: remember the words that can come in handy in such cases. With this small set, you will always be fully armed and able to stand up for yourself without offending anyone. Yes, and occasionally, you can easily cheer yourself and others up. Because not everyone will think of such a thing!
1. Silence is golden. Unless you have children, then it's suspicious.
2. Of course, I talk to myself. Sometimes I need an expert's opinion.
3. When they tell me: “You will regret it in the morning,” I sleep until noon because I can solve problems.
4. Life is a bowl of soup, and I am a fork.
5. If you can’t eat at night, then why is there a light bulb in the refrigerator?
6. If your name isn't Google, stop acting like you know everything.
7. It's okay if you don't like me. Only some have good taste.
8. If only fools surround you, then you are central.
9. It’s not enough to know your worth - you still need to be in demand
10. It may seem that I am doing nothing. But in my head, I'm swamped.
11. They say money doesn't bring happiness. Nevertheless, it is better to check everything yourself.
12. Smart thoughts constantly haunt me, but I'm faster.
13. Even the dullest room will be animated by the most ordinary children, beautifully placed in the corners.
14. Don't worry if plan A doesn't work; there are 32 more letters in the alphabet.
15. I would be offended, but I'm too busy mentally correcting your mistakes.
16. I am an example for others. Bad example.
17. I would like to thank my middle finger for always standing up for me when I needed it.
18. My bed and I are perfect for each other, but my alarm clock is trying to separate us.
19. A person's true nature is clearly revealed when the supermarket opens the second checkout.
20. Debauchery is sex in which you do not participate.
21. Those who criticize our generation seem to forget who raised it!
22. Stay focused on my life. It may be so interesting that you will be disappointed in yourself.
23. Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.
24. Medusa has been around as a species for 500 million years, surviving just fine without a brain. This gives hope to many.
25. It is not very smart to try to explain something in words in between blows to the face - it turns out indistinctly and often has to be repeated.
26. some people prove that complete brain failure does not always lead to physical death.
27. My bed is a magical place; I suddenly remember everything I had to do.
28. I don't care what people think of me. Mosquitoes find me attractive!
29. A bald spot is a clearing that trampled down my thoughts.
30. Go to bed early. Don't go to a party. Don't leave the house. My childhood punishments became my adult goals.
31. Whoever gets up early yawns all day.
32. If you don't see the bright side of life, polish off the dull side.
33. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted and then used against you.
34. I don't ignore the alarm; I wait to see who breaks first.
35. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, find the person to whom life gave vodka, and throw a party.
36. I agree with you, but we would both be wrong.
37. Beauty fades. Stupidity is forever.
38. I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent.
39. I am in touch with my motivation. I saw her walking by this morning, waving and winking at me.
40. A clear conscience is usually a sign of a bad memory.
41. If you can't live without me, why haven't you died yet?
42. Confessions may be suitable for your soul, but they are hell for your reputation.
43. I used to think you were a thorn in my throat. Since then, my opinion of you has dropped significantly.
44. I refuse to answer this question on the grounds that I do not know the answer.
45. Every rule has an exception. This rule is no exception.
46. The way to a woman's refrigerator is through her heart.
47. Contraceptive appearance.
48. I'm not lying - I'm just good at composing.
49. The only man I will run after is the one who will shout, “Maa-aam, catch up with me!”
50. Disliked women. Didn't make it.
51. If you spit in the back, do not be upset .... So you are ahead!
52. Nothing limits your actions like the phrase "do whatever you want" ...
53. Only the military enlistment office can accept a man as he is.
54. You will be ashamed of me but not bored.
55. Sorry, I have to go. You bore me to death, and my instincts of self-preservation woke up.
56. Here, you send someone in the heat of the moment. And in your soul, you worry: did you reach ... did not reach?
57. There are too many open tabs in my brain.
58. Originally, laziness manifests itself in charming nuances. The window sill was painted at the house's entrance, along with an ashtray and cigarette butts.
59. I always want to lose weight, but he always finds me a "bastard"!
60. Of all my qualities, only the Rh factor is positive.
Do you think mathematical riddles about counting and logic are only for schoolchildren? No matter how! It is also helpful for adults to shake the old days and stretch their brains a little with the help of not very complex, but exciting and not always standard riddles about the score.
Ready to test yourself with 55 questions? If so, scroll down below, and let's get started!
Questions will always be accompanied by an answer, which you will see below. But don't peek!
Mathematical tasks for intelligence (with answers)
1. What number will you get if you multiply all the numbers on the phone's numeric keypad?
Answer:
Zero because any number multiplied by 0 will always be zero.
2. Where can you add 2 to 11 and get 1?
Answer:
On the clock.
3. The duck got $9, the spider got $36, and the bee got $27. Based on this information, how much money will the cat be given?
Answer:
$18 ($4.50 per paw).
4. When Josh was 8 years old, his brother was half his age. Now that Josh is 14, how old is his brother?
Answer:
His brother is 10 years old. Half of 8 is 4, so Josh's brother is 4 years younger. When Josh is 14, his brother is still 4 years younger, so he is 10.
5. When my father was 31, I was 8. Now he is twice my age. How old am I?
Answer:
The age difference is 23 years, so the son must be 23 if the father was twice as old.
6. How many sides does a circle have?
Answer:
Two - inside and outside.
7. What is heavier - a kilogram of iron or a kilogram of down?
Answer:
Their weight is the same.
8. What is the most common digit between numbers from 1 to 1000 inclusive?
Hint: look for a pattern!
Answer:
The most common number is 1! Do you understand why? Each number from 1 to 9 occurs exactly the same number of times in every ten numbers. But since the number 1000 was included, the number 1 appears one more time in the number series.
So, in total, the number 1 occurs 301 times, while all other numbers occur in the series 300 times.
9. How many bricks does it take to build a brick building?
Answer:
Only one is the last one.
10. A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much is the ball worth?
Answer:
5 cents.
If the ball really cost 10 cents, then a bat that costs $1 more than it would cost $1 + 10 cents. This contradicts the conditions of the problem. Let's take a look at the solution. Let's say the price of the ball is X. The bat costs $1 more, X + 1. The equation is: X + (X + 1) = 1.1 because the bat and ball together cost $1.1. We solve the equation:
2X + 1 = 1.1;
2X = 1.1 - 1;
2X=0.1;
X = 0.05.
So the ball costs 5 cents and the bat costs $1.05.
11. Can you arrange four nines to make 100?
Answer:
99+9/9 = 100.
12. When John was six years old, he drove a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height. Ten years later, at the age of sixteen, John returned to see how much taller the nail was. If a tree grew five centimeters every year, how much taller would a nail be?
Answer:
The nail will be at the same height as the trees grow from the top.
13. When Mitch was 6 years old, his younger sister Lila was six months old. If Mitch is 40 today, how old is Lila?
Answer:
She is 37 years old.
14. You are given 3 positive numbers. You can add these numbers and multiply them together. The result you get will be the same in both cases. What numbers?
Answer:
1, 2 and 3
1+2+3=6
1*2*3=6
Both addition and multiplication give the same result.
15. The day before yesterday I was 21, and next year I will be 24. What day is my birthday?
Answer:
If today is January 1st, then your birthday is December 31st. The day before yesterday (December 30) you were still 21 years old, yesterday (December 31) you turned 22 years old, this year you will be 23 years old, and next year - 24 years old.
16. Add me to you and multiply by 4. Divide me by 8 and you will have me again. What number am I?
Answer:
Any number.
17. How did a football fan know before a game that the score would be 0-0?
Answer:
Before the game the score is always 0:0.
18. If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What is this number?
Answer:
Zero.
19. What is the next number in the row? 7645, 5764, 4576, …
Answer:
6457 because the last digit is moved forward to get the next number in the series.
20. What can be put between 7 and 8 so that the result is more than seven, but less than eight?
Answer:
It's 7.8. It is greater than 7 but less than 8.
21. If two is a company and three is a crowd, what are four and five?
Answer:
9.
22. More than an hour, less than a minute
Answer:
1 second.
23. Old Granny Adams left half of her money to her granddaughter and half of that amount to her grandson. She left a sixth to her brother and the remainder, $1,000, to a dog shelter. How much did she leave?
Answer:
The trick is to focus not on hypothetical amounts but on fractions: Adding half, a quarter and one sixth tells us that the sum is a fraction of twelve (2+4+6=12). You can also think of this as 6/12, 3/12, 2/12, which equals 11/12. If the balance is $1,000, it should be one twelfth, so the total is $12,000.
24. You know that 2 + 2 equals 2x2. Now find a set of three distinct integers whose sum is equal to their sum when multiplied
Answer:
The three distinct integers whose sum when multiplied equals their sum are 1, 2 and 3.
25. What number will decrease by 12 units if you write it down and turn the sheet upside down?
Answer:
Answer 86. If you turn the sheet with this number over, you get 98, which is 12 more than 86.
26. If it were now two hours later, then there would be half as much time left until midnight as if it were now an hour later. What time is it now?
Answer:
21:00. 9 pm.
27. A woman walks down the street at night at a constant pace. As she passes a street lamp, she notices that her shadow is getting longer. Does the top of her shadow move faster, slower, or the same way when the shadow is longer than when it's shorter?
Answer:
This point maintains a constant speed, independent of the length of the shadow.
28. The builder has 8 bricks. Seven of them weigh the same, and one is slightly heavier. How can he, using the scales, find a heavier brick in two weighings?
Answer:
Let's divide the bricks into 2 groups: the first group - 6 bricks, the second group - 2 bricks. On each scale we put 3 bricks from the first group. There are two options after weighing:
Outweigh one of the scales.
The scales will keep the balance.
In the first case, we put one brick from a heavier group on each scale. If the scales maintain balance, then the defective brick is the third brick from this group, if one of the bowls outweighs, the defective brick is on this bowl.
In the second case, we put one brick from the second group on each scale. Outweigh the bowl on which the defective brick is located.
29. Two boys played checkers for 2 hours. How long did each boy play?
Answer:
2 hours.
30. A man dies of old age on his 25th birthday. How is this possible?
Answer:
He was born on February 29th.
31. If you are 80 centimeters from the door and with each step you move half the distance to the door, how many moves will it take to get to the door?
Answer:
You will never reach the door, because it will always be half the distance, no matter how small it is.
32. If one bee sits on each flower, then one bee will remain without a flower, and if 2 bees sit on each flower, then one flower will remain without a bee. How many flowers and bees?
Answer:
4 bees and 3 flowers.
33. If you go to the cinema and take your friends with you, is it cheaper to take one friend to the cinema twice or two friends to the cinema at the same time?
Answer:
It's cheaper to take two friends at the same time.
34. Which month has 28 days?
Answer:
In all.
35. What number increases and does not decrease?
Answer:
Your age.
36. You have 4 apples, you remove 3, how many do you have left?
Answer:
Three apples.
37. If you buy a rooster and expect to get three eggs every day for breakfast, how many eggs will you have in three weeks?
Answer:
Not at all, because roosters don't lay eggs.
38. The miller went to the mill and saw 3 cats in each corner. How many legs are on the mill?
Answer:
3*4*4+2=50
39. 6 people built a barn in 9 hours. How long will it take 12 builders to build the same barn?
Answer:
No way, because it's already built.
40. A farmer has 17 sheep and all but 9 die. How much is left?
Answer:
Nine.
41. A train 300 meters long is moving at a speed of 300 meters per minute and must pass through a tunnel 300 meters long. How long will it take the train to pass the tunnel?
Answer:
Two minutes because the front of the train takes one minute and the rest of the train takes two minutes to go through the entire tunnel.
42. I add five to nine and get two. The answer is correct, but how?
Answer:
When it is 9 pm, add 5 hours to that and you get 2 pm.
43. In a strange little town there was a strange little stream with strange little fish in a strange little flock. A stranger approached a local fisherman and asked how much his strange fish weighed. The strange man replied: “All the fish in this stream weigh exactly ½ kilogram plus ½ of the fish. Isn't that weird? How many kilograms does the strange little fish weigh?
Answer:
One.
44. You put three matches on the table and then asked a friend to add two more matches to make eight. How can he do it?
Answer:
From two matches, make the Roman numeral five and add it to three to get the Roman numeral eight.
45. A girl has as many brothers as sisters, only each brother has half as many brothers as sisters. How many brothers and sisters does this family have?
Answer:
Four sisters and three brothers.
46. A man is twice as old as his younger sister. He is also half their father's age. In 50 years, the age of the sister will be half the age of their dad. How old is the man now?
Answer:
He's 50 years old.
47. If seven people meet each other and each shakes hands with each other only once, how many handshakes will there be?
Answer:
Twenty one.
48. Three doctors said that Bill was their brother. But Bill claims he has no brothers. How many brothers does Bill actually have?
Answer:
No one. He has three sisters who are doctors by profession.
49. How can you make the following equation correct by drawing only one straight line: 5+5+5 =550. Can you figure it out?
Answer:
There are two ways to do this:
Draw a line on the first plus sign to turn it into a 4.
Replace the equals symbol with a crossed out equals symbol, which means "not equal".
50. There are 8 benches in the park. Three have been painted.
How many benches are there in the park?
Answer:
Eight.
51. Apple - 60 kopecks, banana - 60 kopecks, grapefruit - 60 kopecks. How much is a pear?
Answer:
120 kopecks, because the price of each fruit is calculated by multiplying the number of vowels by 20.
52. Anna wrote all the numbers from 300 to 400 on a piece of paper. How many times did she write the number 3?
Answer:
120 times.
53. How many times during the day do the minute and hour hands of a clock form a right angle?
Answer:
In 1 hour, the hour hand describes an angle of 30 °, and in 1 minute. − angle 0.5°. Minute hand for 1 min. describes an angle of 6°. Since 90 : (6 − 0.5) = 16 (4/11), the minute and hour hands form a right angle for the first time after 16 (4/11) minutes. after both are at 12. Since n × 16 (4/11) = 24 × 60, we get n = 88 (this number includes the angles of 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° formed minute and hour hands).
54. Arrange brackets and mathematical signs so that the equality is true: 9999999 = 100
Answer:
(99-9):9 + (99-9) = 100;
999/9-99/9=100;
(99-99)* 999 = 10*0 and a number of other ways.
55. What will always be in front of you and yet you will never see it?
Answer:
Your future.
When traveling to different countries, do not forget that the inhabitants of these countries can, and most likely will be, different from you and me and from each other. In other words, the inhabitants of France differ from the inhabitants of Holland (not only in language, but also in culture, habits and, of course, cuisine), and the Icelanders are completely different in their habits, culture and behavior from, say, the Japanese.
Residents of different countries told what tourists should not do at their homes
Therefore, do not be surprised that the locals will advise you at first glance strange things. Just take note - they know better! So here are 20 tips from Reddit users who want to tell you something!
1. Do not litter in nature reserves
Canada is here! Please do not litter in our reserves. — Drifty_Canadian
2. Do not pester with conversations and keep at least one meter of personal space
Finland, if you're wondering: don't talk so damn much. Don't sit close to people.
Maintain at least one meter of personal space. Leave no tip. Don't bargain. Just be quiet. Drink more. — Anomuumitar
3. Don't pet the kangaroo
Australia: Just don't go near and pet a kangaroo in the wild. They will beat the hell out of you! —Tronspecial15
4. Don't go to Temple Bar
Dublin, Ireland: Don't Go to Temple Bar! Tourists always stop to ask for directions... I try to tell them that there are nicer and much less expensive places, but since all the guidebooks tell them that this is a place worth visiting, they don't want to listen to me either. — Gwendilater
5. Don't Annoy the Royal Guard
United Kingdom: Don't feud with Her Majesty's Guard. They have every right to take action if you provoke them. — Snuggle proof
6. Do not get out of the car and do not approach the police when you are stopped
USA: Do not get out of your car or approach a police officer when you are stopped by the police unless you are ordered to. — TheBassMeister
7. Don't drive everywhere!
Iceland: Just because you've watched Top Gear, don't think you can go wherever you want! In fact, this probably applies to most of the countries that Top Gear has visited. — vadlaheidi
8. Don't Go to the Beach Without Sunscreen
Australia: Don't visit our beaches without first applying sunscreen. Wear clothing and polarized sunglasses. We have the highest skin cancer rate in the world due to the strong UV radiation in the summer. Also don't swim with your clothes on - you will drown. — halfcastaussie
9. Don't buy maple syrup at the first stall you see.
Quebec is here, well, Canada: don't buy maple syrup at the first stall you come across, it will be too expensive. Just go to the grocery store and you'll save big. — OneManYordleGang
10. Don't go to favelas (slums)
Brazil: Don't go to favelas (slums), usually not for people who don't live there. Even the worst locals don't go there without someone who knows someone or lives there. I honestly don't understand why so many tourists want to go to the worst part of the country. — theChaos77
11. Be careful when hailing a taxi
Poland: be careful when hailing a taxi at the airport/railway station. Most guys will try to pick off foreigners. — Wu-TangLAN
12. Never get off the bus without looking both ways.
Denmark: Don't get off the bus without looking both ways. Almost all bus stops have a bike path between the sidewalk and the road. This means that if you just get off the bus as soon as you get to your stop, you will be run over by a man on a steel contraption moving at a very dangerous speed. This can be a bloody, expensive, and very embarrassing moment.
The same applies to when you need to get on the bus. Don't just walk up to it and jump: look both ways before crossing the bike lane.
13. Never criticize the BBC or NHS
UK: Never, Never! Don't criticize the BBC or the NHS.
This is ours! We can complain all we want because we pay for it. And we love to complain too. This is our unofficial national sport.
You are just a guest - if you ever need to use the BBC or the NHS, you should not complain about it! — StuHardy
14. Don't discuss your political views with anyone.
USA: Tell someone your political views and they will never treat you the same way whether they agree with you or not. — CarrieDune
15. Don't mention anything German
Netherlands: Please don't say that we are in some way like the Germans. We are not like them. We are not like them at all! We just don't mention anything German!
Also, don't walk on the bike path and don't feed the pigeons! Yes, smoking in public places is okay, but don't do it in crowded places or when children are around. — Maklo_Never_Forget
16. Don't sit in a pub waiting for someone to serve you.
United Kingdom: Don't sit at a pub table and wait for someone to come and take your order.
The reason why? They just won't do it! — Brickie78
17. Don't try to hug people or shake hands.
Japan: stop being stereotyped. Don't mention the war. Don't try to hug/shake people's hands. Keep order!
18. Never kiss in public
India: You can urinate, but you can't kiss in public. — Kamalnathan
19. Don't tip
South Korea: Tipping is acceptable in some restaurants but is generally considered rude and demeaning. — Shinters
20. Don't wear camouflage/military clothing
Barbados: Do not wear camouflage clothing. - apophis-pegasus
When you are just on the path to a new relationship or at the very beginning of one, it is essential to get to know your current/potential love partner as best as possible. After all, if you are serious and want to continue, and ideally go hand in hand all your life, it is essential to get to know your heart friend as best as possible: what he loves, what he does not accept, whether his worldview suits you and even whether you are suitable in terms of intimacy ... After all, many, blinded by the initial passion, bask in the rays of their feelings, not thinking about what's next ... And then there may be a dead end ... Or, on the contrary, a happy life with a person who is close in spirit.
How to get to know your new love better and reveal his inner world
Bemorepanda is ready to help you try to find out if you are compatible with the object of your passion. To do this, we have compiled a list of questions on various topics that you can ask on occasion. And there you can see whether this person is yours, whether he is worth your attention or if it is better not to waste time and spiritual resources on him.
Indiscreet questions
1. What turns you on the most?
2. What is your favorite sex position?
3. How do you feel about one night stand?
4. What are your biggest flaws?
5. What is the maximum number of times you have had sex in a 24 hour period?
6. Where is the hottest place you have had sex?
7. How do you feel about the CCP (the CCP is a public display of love that does not include sex and caresses, but only hugs, light kisses, holding hands, and other forms of subtle touching)?
8. Have you ever had sex in public?
9. How old were you when you lost your virginity?
10. What was your first time like?
11. What is your favorite kind of porn?
12. What is your favorite sex toy?
13. Do you have sexual fantasies?
Deep questions
14. What do you miss from your childhood?
15. What do you like most about yourself?
16. What do you regret most in life?
17. What makes you happiest?
18. What would you say to your 15-year-old self?
19. What infuriates you about others?
20. How is your relationship with your parents?
21. Are you a believer?
22. What is the purpose of your life?
23. What's the worst thing about dating today?
Flirtatious questions
24. When was your first kiss?
25. What was your first impression of me?
26. What will we do on our next date?
27. Do you like it when someone else makes the first move?
28. What do you find sexy?
29. Do you like to cuddle?
30. If you have a one night stand, do you prefer to stay the night or leave?
31. Do I make you nervous?
32. What is your best pickup line (dating for the purpose of seduction)?
33. What do you wear to bed?
Serious questions
34. What can ruin a relationship for you?
35. Do you want children?
36. What is the latest news you have read?
37. What are your favorite qualities in a friend?
38. What was your hardest breakup?
39. What is the #1 goal you still want to achieve in life?
40. What are you most proud of?
41. What are your views on marriage?
42. What are you most afraid of?
43. Have you ever cheated on your significant other?
44. Have you ever been cheated on?
45. What red flags do you have in a relationship?
Funny questions
46. What is your best joke?
47. If you were a cookie, which one would you be?
48. If you were / - an animal, what kind?
49. What is your biggest regret in fashion?
50. How would you prepare for a zombie apocalypse?
51. What superpower would you like to have?
52. What was your first email address?
53. What is the weirdest fun fact you know?
54. If you could do something right now without judgment, what would it be?
Questions to ask your crush to find out if he/she likes you
55. What are your favorite qualities in a partner?
56. What is your love language?
57. Am I your type?
58. Have you told your friends about me?
59. How do you feel about a serious relationship?
60. Would you change anything about how we met?
61. Would you like to have some coffee sometime?
Romantic questions
62. What is your ideal date?
63. What do you like in a relationship?
64. Do you fall in love easily?
65. Do you believe in kindred spirits?
66. What do you like most about yourself?
67. What would you like to change in your next relationship?
68. What is the most romantic thing you have ever done for someone?
69. What is the most romantic thing someone has done for you?
70. Do you believe in monogamy?
71. What do you think we have in common?
Questions to ask during a chat
72. What was your favorite lesson in elementary school?
73. What was the last concert you attended?
74. What is your earliest memory?
75. What is your favorite city you have ever been to?
76. What was your most vivid dream?
77. Where do you want to go on your next vacation?
78. What TV show or movie could you watch forever?
79. Who is your favorite celebrity?
80. What's the best advice you've ever received?
Juicy questions
81. Have you ever been in love?
82. Have you ever broken someone's heart?
83. What is your most memorable kiss?
84. Is there anything you refuse to compromise on?
85. Who will you scroll through automatically?
86. Are you a good kisser?
87. What was the worst date you have ever gone on?
88. What is your favorite body part of a romantic partner?
89. What scares you in a relationship?
90. Do you miss any of your exes?
