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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:22:09 AM EST
[#1]
You always switch doors
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:27:24 AM EST
[#2]
Riddle me this, riddle me that.
I have a can of gasoline and a match. Who am I? |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:28:02 AM EST
[#3]
Was the monk blind the whole time?
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:29:08 AM EST
[#4]
When hiking my speed isnt constant so i would argue no
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:31:11 AM EST
[#5]
Yes, guaranteed.
I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he’s walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day’s trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point on the way down, he will pass the recording going up. That’s the point where he’s at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can’t avoid passing by the replay. That’s the time and place. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:31:12 AM EST
[#6]
Possible, but not probable...
...pole fail |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:31:56 AM EST
[#7]
Riddles piss me off.
I hope the monk dies of the clap. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:32:29 AM EST
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When hiking my speed isnt constant so i would argue no Agree. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:33:19 AM EST
[#9]
Heck, there ain’t no tellin’ I reckon.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:33:56 AM EST
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Riddles piss me off. I hope the monk dies of the clap. I love this place. 
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:34:03 AM EST
[#11]
Yes . . . assuming he leaves and arrives at the exact same time both days . . . then his first step on the path and his last step on the path
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:34:59 AM EST
[#12]
Yes.
If there is one path to travel upon down to up and up to down the monk has no other choice but to occupy one portion of that trail at the same time on each trip (up/down). The trip up is slower possibly on the way up rather than the way down, the monk might pause longer in one direction or the other, but the trail is constrained and the monk must cross all the same points down as up and therefore one of those points is going to be the same time up and down. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:35:08 AM EST
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he's walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day's trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point, he will pass the recording going up. That's the point where he's at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can't avoid passing by the replay. That's the time and place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he's walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day's trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point, he will pass the recording going up. That's the point where he's at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can't avoid passing by the replay. That's the time and place. Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... ... The riddle: Is there a spot along the path that the monk will pass at precisely the same time of day on both trips? ... |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:36:54 AM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes . . . assuming he leaves and arrives at the exact same time both days . . . then his first step on the path and his last step on the path He will be at the same place at opposite ends of the path? Explain. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:39:47 AM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes . . . assuming he leaves and arrives at the exact same time both days . . . then his first step on the path and his last step on the path More probable than anywhere else along the path, but not guaranteed. Monk can slow walk the first step up the hill and/or speed walk the last step down the hill so as to not make that happen... |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:40:06 AM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... Imagine two monks on the same trail, one climbing and the other descending. Will they ever meet on that one trail, be at the same place at the same time? Yes, there is only one trail. They are both on it heading in different directions. They will meet somewhere along the trail. That time is the same for both travelers - "they meet at the same time of day" - satisfying the riddle. OK now one monk leaves on Monday and the other on Tuesday it doesn't change the result. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:40:50 AM EST
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he's walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day's trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point, he will pass the recording going up. That's the point where he's at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can't avoid passing by the replay. That's the time and place. Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... ... The riddle: Is there a spot along the path that the monk will pass at precisely the same time of day on both trips? ... Not a play on words. Literally the same time of day. If he passes the hologram at 1:30pm, then he’s at the same point at 1:30pm today that he was at 1:30pm yesterday. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:41:18 AM EST
[#18]
No he will never be at the same place at the same time of day.
(unless you want to count the middle of the path, but that would assume ascent and descent rates are the same. He also will be facing different directions) ETA: I see the trap now. Yes they will intersect at some point regardless of rate. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:45:33 AM EST
[#19]
If a monk shits in the woods is the bear Catholic? Does the Pope hear it?
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:46:55 AM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No he will never be at the same place at the same time of day. (unless you want to count the middle of the path, but that would assume ascent and descent rates are the same. He also will be facing different directions) If you want to get REALLY pedantic, then no, because the first monk has no doubt taken in food and/or water, and has sluffed of millions of skin cells during the trip, so can we really say that it's the "same" monk? |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:46:58 AM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he’s walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day’s trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point on the way down, he will pass the recording going up. That’s the point where he’s at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can’t avoid passing by the replay. That’s the time and place. Your answer is wrong. If he passed the hologram at its position at 1pm on the way up and noon on the way down its different times. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:49:03 AM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted:Your answer is wrong. If he passed the hologram at its position at 1pm on the way up and noon on the way down its different times. Imagine two monks on the same trail, one climbing and the other descending. Will they ever meet on that one trail, be at the same place at the same time? Yes, there is only one trail. They are both on it heading in different directions. They will meet somewhere along the trail. That time is the same for both travelers - "they meet at the same time of day" - satisfying the riddle. OK now one monk leaves on Monday and the other on Tuesday it doesn't change the result the time is the same. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 10:56:47 AM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Imagine two monks on the same trail, one climbing and the other descending. Will they ever meet on that one trail, be at the same place at the same time? Yes, there is only one trail. They are both on it heading in different directions. They will meet somewhere along the trail. That time is the same for both travelers - "they meet at the same time of day" - satisfying the riddle. OK now one monk leaves on Monday and the other on Tuesday it doesn't change the result. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... Imagine two monks on the same trail, one climbing and the other descending. Will they ever meet on that one trail, be at the same place at the same time? Yes, there is only one trail. They are both on it heading in different directions. They will meet somewhere along the trail. That time is the same for both travelers - "they meet at the same time of day" - satisfying the riddle. OK now one monk leaves on Monday and the other on Tuesday it doesn't change the result. I get that, and it seems a bit yo obvious to be the correct answer/response and isn't how I construe the OP when he states 'same time of day'. To me, that means at the same time as shown on a clock. He would have to walk at exactly the same pace but up & down or lead/lag one way or the other while watching his clock to time it correctly. In your explanation, he absolutely crosses his own path. However, there is no guarantee that it is at the same clock time during the day... ...this riddle is intentionally stated to allow for varying ways to construe its intent. Very sneaky |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:01:09 AM EST
[#24]
Only if his pace is such that he travels uphill at the same rate that he travels downhill.
Possible but likely no. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:01:33 AM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not a play on words. Literally the same time of day. If he passes the hologram at 1:30pm, then he’s at the same point at 1:30pm today that he was at 1:30pm yesterday. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he's walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day's trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point, he will pass the recording going up. That's the point where he's at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can't avoid passing by the replay. That's the time and place. Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... ... The riddle: Is there a spot along the path that the monk will pass at precisely the same time of day on both trips? ... Not a play on words. Literally the same time of day. If he passes the hologram at 1:30pm, then he’s at the same point at 1:30pm today that he was at 1:30pm yesterday. Hmmm...assuming same pace up & down, monk will be up the trail 45.83333% of its distance & down the trail 46.83333% of its distance. They haven't met/crossed yet... ...once again, intentionally vaguely worded riddle is intentionally vaguely worded. That's how I see it |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:02:08 AM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: If a monk shits in the woods is the bear Catholic? Does the Pope hear it? lol... ...yes |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:06:57 AM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he’s walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day’s trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point on the way down, he will pass the recording going up. That’s the point where he’s at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can’t avoid passing by the replay. That’s the time and place. That’s how I am visualizing it working. Voted yes |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:12:44 AM EST
[#28]
no, it is extremely unlikely.
When he passes his point, the prior day the odds of the time being the same are nearly impossible. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:15:20 AM EST
[#29]
If it takes the monk the same time going down, he's doing it wrong.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:23:11 AM EST
[#30]
What would Einstein say ?
Seems to my poor old and wore out gray matter he would be in the same place at opposite ends of the trail or close. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:28:37 AM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I get that, and it seems a bit yo obvious to be the correct answer/response and isn't how I construe the OP when he states 'same time of day'. To me, that means at the same time as shown on a clock. He would have to walk at exactly the same pace but up & down or lead/lag one way or the other while watching his clock to time it correctly. In your explanation, he absolutely crosses his own path. However, there is no guarantee that it is at the same clock time during the day... ...this riddle is intentionally stated to allow for varying ways to construe its intent. Very sneaky Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... Imagine two monks on the same trail, one climbing and the other descending. Will they ever meet on that one trail, be at the same place at the same time? Yes, there is only one trail. They are both on it heading in different directions. They will meet somewhere along the trail. That time is the same for both travelers - "they meet at the same time of day" - satisfying the riddle. OK now one monk leaves on Monday and the other on Tuesday it doesn't change the result. I get that, and it seems a bit yo obvious to be the correct answer/response and isn't how I construe the OP when he states 'same time of day'. To me, that means at the same time as shown on a clock. He would have to walk at exactly the same pace but up & down or lead/lag one way or the other while watching his clock to time it correctly. In your explanation, he absolutely crosses his own path. However, there is no guarantee that it is at the same clock time during the day... ...this riddle is intentionally stated to allow for varying ways to construe its intent. Very sneaky Are you arguing that if 2 monks, let's call them A and B, are both on the trail, A going up and B going down, that when they meet each other on the trail it will not be the same time for both of them? |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:36:58 AM EST
[#32]
If a Buddhist Monk didn't achieve advancement in life by climbing a mountain and was right back at exactly a place before he achieved the summit wouldn't that be kinda depressing?
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:37:41 AM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Your answer is wrong. If he passed the hologram at its position at 1pm on the way up and noon on the way down its different times. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he’s walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day’s trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point on the way down, he will pass the recording going up. That’s the point where he’s at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can’t avoid passing by the replay. That’s the time and place. Your answer is wrong. If he passed the hologram at its position at 1pm on the way up and noon on the way down its different times. If he was at a specific spot at 1pm on the way up and at that same spot at noon on the way down, then that’s not the spot where they passed each other. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:38:59 AM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you arguing that if 2 monks, let's call them A and B, are both on the trail, A going up and B going down, that when they meet each other on the trail it will not be the same time for both of them? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Of course he'd cross his holographic self at some point along the trail, but at the exact same time of the day? Doubtful, unless this is a play on words when 'same time of day' doesn't mean the time shown on the clock... Imagine two monks on the same trail, one climbing and the other descending. Will they ever meet on that one trail, be at the same place at the same time? Yes, there is only one trail. They are both on it heading in different directions. They will meet somewhere along the trail. That time is the same for both travelers - "they meet at the same time of day" - satisfying the riddle. OK now one monk leaves on Monday and the other on Tuesday it doesn't change the result. I get that, and it seems a bit yo obvious to be the correct answer/response and isn't how I construe the OP when he states 'same time of day'. To me, that means at the same time as shown on a clock. He would have to walk at exactly the same pace but up & down or lead/lag one way or the other while watching his clock to time it correctly. In your explanation, he absolutely crosses his own path. However, there is no guarantee that it is at the same clock time during the day... ...this riddle is intentionally stated to allow for varying ways to construe its intent. Very sneaky Are you arguing that if 2 monks, let's call them A and B, are both on the trail, A going up and B going down, that when they meet each other on the trail it will not be the same time for both of them? Same time of day, as shown on the clock. They both leave at 8am and will surely cross paths along the way... ...hold up, wait a minute. This scenario gets different results in my head when thinking about (2) people on the sane day walking different directions vs the same guy walking both directions on different days |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:39:28 AM EST
[#35]
The answer is, of course, yes.
The real riddle is when and where. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:39:52 AM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Riddles piss me off. I hope the monk dies of the clap. Yep |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:52:31 AM EST
[#37]
The EXACT same spot? No. He'll be in a sligtly different spot, even if by only a thousandth of an inch.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:54:48 AM EST
[#38]
Daylight savings might screw things up, yo.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 11:58:40 AM EST
[#39]
The answer is yes.
And over half of GD is dumb. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:05:26 PM EST
[#40]
Is the treadmill at the start or finish?
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:06:01 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he’s walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day’s trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point on the way down, he will pass the recording going up. That’s the point where he’s at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can’t avoid passing by the replay. That’s the time and place. This, and I don't really understand why people are arguing otherwise. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:09:21 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When hiking my speed isnt constant so i would argue no If he was going the exact same speed both days, then yes, he would be in the same spot in the middle on both days. But given that speeds vary, there is almost zero chance. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:10:02 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This. If he was going the exact same speed both days, then yes, he would be in the same spot in the middle on both days. But given that speeds vary, there is almost zero chance. Incorrect. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:10:24 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes, guaranteed. I was not so sure, thinking he could maybe walk different areas at different rates and avoid being in the same part of the path at the same time of day, but it all made sense when someone pointed this out: Imagine he's walking down on the second day, and there is some kind of holographic recording of his previous day's trip up being replayed at the same time. At some point on the way down, he will pass the recording going up. That's the point where he's at the same place at the same time. No matter what speeds or changes in speed he makes in either direction, he can't avoid passing by the replay. That's the time and place. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:11:04 PM EST
[#45]
Assuming his pace to be equal in both directions, he will pass the halfway point at the same time of day in both directions.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:19:40 PM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The answer is, of course, yes. The real riddle is when and where. When and where is totally dependent on his chosen speeds headed up and down and is not able to be calculated in advance. All that can be said for certain is that there is guaranteed to be one spot. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:24:30 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Assuming his pace to be equal in both directions, he will pass the halfway point at the same time of day in both directions. His speed is irrelevant. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:26:19 PM EST
[#48]
You didn't specify *on the planet*, so the answer is no. Our planet/solar system/galaxy are always moving, so even the Earth won't be at the exact same spot.
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:31:56 PM EST
[#49]
Not interested in monks.
Now, Monkees is a different story.  The Monkees- Hey Hey We're The Monkees. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 12:37:45 PM EST
[#50]
He can’t help it, it’s a random crossing in two trips…now tell him to repeat it day after day and get the exact same spot, same time and it changes.
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