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Stevoid
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Joined: 15 Mar 2003
Posts: 91
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

OK it got Teddy Bear in 18 questions...I liked the other stuff it came up with though!

The next time you're out of bourbon, hug a teddy or a pair of trousers. They're very similar...and watch out that your teddy washes regularly; they're sweaty beasts. But probably domesticated.

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Similar Objects
a stuffed animal, a kitty cat, a doll, thought, pants, a hug, bourbon, the imagination, a pair of trousers, a soulmate, meditation (mental relaxation), a sofa.

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Uncommon Knowledge about a teddy bear
Is it originally from Africa? I say Probably.
Does it have a large nose? I say Probably.
Does it have lots of buttons? I say Probably.
Is it an invertebrate? I say Probably.
Is it a domesticated animal? I say Probably.
Can you use it to hit something? I say Probably.
Does it have a tail? I say Probably.
Is it a lazy animal? I say Yes.
Can it be tamed? I say Probably.
Does it sweat? I say Yes.
Does it squeak? I say Yes.
Is it colorful? I say Probably.
Does it have buttons? I say Probably.
Does it have a title? I say Yes.
Is it lumpy? I say Yes.
Is it decorative? I say Yes.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2003 6:41 am
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dnbmathguy
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Joined: 11 Nov 2002
Posts: 87

I was able to beat it with shutters. In fact, I don't think it had ever even heard of shutters before.

PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2003 5:16 pm
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Ehsan
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Joined: 09 May 2003
Posts: 992

The concept behind this is really interesting. You can narrow down any group of items to 1 if you keep dividing by 2. So 20/2 = 10 , 10/2 = 5, 5/2 = 3, 3/2 = 2, 2/2 = 1 .. This means the system has to choose a question which will eliminate at least half of the things in the database.. With 20 questions that means the system can narrow down 2^20 (or about one million) things to one, only if it asks the right questions. Pretty cool.

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Varin
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Joined: 02 Dec 2002
Posts: 2456
Location: South of where I used to be

i was amazed at the fact that it got this one...


15. Is it multicolored? Yes.
14. Does it have paws? Yes.
Does it have striped fur? Unknown.
13. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? No.
12. Does it have claws? Yes.
11. Is it originally from Africa? Yes.
10. Is it larger than a microwave oven (or bread box)? No.
9. Does it live in trees? Yes.
8. Is it small? Yes.
7. Can you eat it? No.
6. Is it brown? Probably.
5. Is it a rodent? No.
4. Is it a predator? No.
Is it dangerous? Unknown.
3. Does it have four legs? Yes.
2. Can you buy it? No.
1. It is classified as Animal.

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
"I am guessing that it is a lemur?"

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 1:49 am
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Torlax
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Cool stuff

It doesn't like it if you just keep putting unknown Smile

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:44 pm
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Duckie
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Joined: 17 Oct 2004
Posts: 401
Location: Drifter

It guessed that I was a duck in 17 questions.

But question 7 was "does it weigh more than a duck?''
no.....

Uncommon Knowledge:
Quote:
Do you love it? I say doubtful.

BLASPHEMY!

EDIT, so as not to double post:
I said it is unknown, then replied "maybe" to everything.
Apparently, I was talking about a human head.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 3:15 pm
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Listacorta
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Joined: 15 Mar 2005
Posts: 17

Impressive....

19. Does it get really hot? No.
18. I guess that it is a firecracker? No.
17. Can it make a sound? Sometimes.
16. Does it help accomplish tasks? No.
15. Can you use it at school? No.
14. Do you hold it when you use it? No.
Can it float? Unknown.
13. Is it made of metal? No.
12. Does it get wet? No.
11. Does it have tough skin? No.
10. Is it a synthetic material? Maybe.
9. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Yes.
8. Is it colorful? Sometimes.
7. Is it round? Yes.
6. Can you lift it? Yes.
5. Is it outside? Yes.
4. Do most people use this daily? No.
3. Is it heavier than a pound of butter? Maybe.
2. Is it hard? Yes.
1. It is classified as Other.

Annswer :
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A clay pigeon (shooting target)


PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:17 pm
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Marrec
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Joined: 12 Sep 2004
Posts: 303
Location: Las Cruces, NM

I beat it... but I kinda cheated.

29. I guess that it is an android? No.
28. Is it commonly used? No.
27. Is it pleasurable? Yes.
26. Can any age group use it? Yes.
25. Is it usually colorful? Irrelevant.
24. Does it use electricity? Probably.
23. Can you buy it at a store? No..
22. Does it help accomplish tasks? Yes.
21. Is it round? No.
20. Can you find it in a house? Irrelevant.
19. I guess that it is a snow board? No.
18. Can it fit in an envelope? No.
17. I guess that it is a pair of skis? No.
16. Is it used in travel? Probably.
15. Could it be found in a classroom? Depends.
14. Is it used in a game? Yes.
13. Is it white? Irrelevant.
12. Is it worth a lot of money? Yes.
11. Was it used over 100 years ago? Probably.
10. Does it move? Yes.
9. Is it flat? Yes.
8. Does it have a handle? No.
7. Can it be painted? Yes.
6. Does it come in a box? Depends.
5. Would you give it as a gift? Yes.
4. Is it manufactured? Yes.
3. Is it black? Irrelevant.
2. Can it be used for recreation? Maybe.
1. Is it heavier than a pound of butter? Probably.
It is classified as Unknown.

Spoiler (Rollover to View):
The Receda Cube, of course.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:28 pm
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misery_of_pain
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Joined: 19 Feb 2005
Posts: 407
Location: The beach, UK

You won!
Is it one of these ...
an oil filter (car part)
a lug nut
a glass bottle
a hangover
a fire hydrant
a googol (large number, 10100)
a steering wheel
a bird's nest
a can
tomorrow
nothing
a traffic cone
a beaker (laboratory equiptment)
antifreeze
a carburetor
infinity

i was thinking of a purse

You were thinking of a purse.
Would you find it in an office? You said No, I say Yes.
Is it heavier than a pound of butter? You said Depends, I say Yes.
Does it provide protection? You said Usually, I say No.
Is it worn on the human body? You said No, I say Yes.
Would you give it as a gift? You said No, I say Yes.
Is it soft? You said No, I say Yes.
Is it something you can wear? You said No, I say Yes.

Contradictions Detected
It does not matter if our answers disagree, as over time the game will change its answers to reflect common knowledge. If you feel that the game is in error, the only way to fix it is to play again.

Similar Objects
a hubcap, a glass bottle, an oil filter (car part), tomorrow, nothing, motor oil, a hangover, a lug nut, a tin can, a can, a steering wheel, infinity.

Uncommon Knowledge about a purse
Is it square shaped? I say Probably.
Do you wear it? I say Yes.
Could it be found in a classroom? I say Yes.
Does it have a handle? I say Yes.
Is it worn? I say Yes.
Can it be dried? I say Yes.
Is it multicolored? I say Yes.
Is it red? I say Probably.
Is it decorative? I say Yes.
Can it be worn by a person? I say Yes.
Is it a synthetic material? I say Yes.
Can you use it at school? I say Yes.
Is it colorful? I say Yes.
Is it green or black? I say Yes.
Do you use it when it rains? I say Yes.
Does it live above ground? I say Probably.
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making cakes damages braincells
ARGolonists: miseryme
Zest level: Perplexed by 63


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Duckie
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Joined: 17 Oct 2004
Posts: 401
Location: Drifter

Because of COURSE a purse is like tomorow. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:21 pm
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misery_of_pain
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Joined: 19 Feb 2005
Posts: 407
Location: The beach, UK

after reading what it wanted me to think, a hangover i think was the best. the others were way too obvious
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I just can't look, it's killing me...
making cakes damages braincells
ARGolonists: miseryme
Zest level: Perplexed by 63


PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:23 pm
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Emericana
Boot

Joined: 25 Oct 2003
Posts: 66

Funny, it doesn't know what a ram (the animal) is...

PostPosted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:57 pm
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Britt
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I beat it with "a song". Crazyyy But it was hard to answer questions about that.


I am guessing that it is software?
Yes , No , Close
29. I guess that it is a pixel? No.
28. Can you use it with your friends? Yes.
27. Is it involved in movies? Yes.
26. Can it fit in an envelope? Irrelevant.
25. Does it get wet? No.
24. Can you hold it? No.
23. Is it smaller than a golf ball? Yes.
22. Do you carry it in your pocket? No.
21. Can it be washed? No.
20. I guess that it is a straw (drinking)? No.
19. Does it go inside other things? Yes.
18. Is it black? No.
17. Can you smell it? No.
16. Can it be placed on your head? No.
15. Is it soft? Irrelevant.
14. Is it flat? Irrelevant.
13. Is it found on a desk? No.
12. Can you use it at school? Yes.
11. Does it contain a liquid? Irrelevant.
10. Does it help accomplish tasks? Yes.
9. Is it straight? Irrelevant.
8. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Yes.
7. Is it a common household object? Yes.
6. Can it be used more than once? Yes.
5. Can it bend without breaking? Irrelevant.
4. Is it outside? No.
3. Is it hard? No.
2. Is it something you bring along? Depends.
1. It is classified as Other.

PostPosted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:43 pm
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Strings
Unfettered


Joined: 09 Jan 2005
Posts: 334
Location: France

"Is it heavier than a duck?"

...haha
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 6:23 pm
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tacomadude
Boot

Joined: 26 Mar 2005
Posts: 10
Location: Portland Oregon

I am guessing that it is a hot dog?
Yes , No , Close

29. I guess that it is a marshmallow? No.
28. I guess that it is noodles? No.
27. Does it taste good with butter? No.
Is it comforting? Unknown.
26. Can it affect you (cause an effect to you)? No.
25. Was it ever alive? No.
24. I guess that it is a tootsie roll? No.
23. Is it usually colorful? No.
22. Does it come from the ground? No.
21. Do you make something with it? No.
20. I guess that it is pasta? No.
19. Is it straight? Yes.
18. Can it bend without breaking? Yes.
17. Does it have a hard outer shell? No.
16. Is it smaller than a golf ball? Sometimes.
15. Can you smell it? Yes.
14. Do you use it in public? Yes.
13. Is it a common household object? Maybe.
12. Would you eat it? Yes.
11. Can you use it with your friends? No.
10. Is it pleasurable? Maybe.
9. Is it brown? No.
8. Is it colorful? No.
7. Does it go in your mouth? Yes.
6. Does it shine? No.
5. Can it fit in an envelope? Yes.
4. Do you hold it when you use it? Yes.
3. Could it be found in a classroom? Maybe.
2. Does it usually have four corners? No.
1. It is classified as Other.

You won!
Play Again
You were thinking of cheese.
Could it be found in a classroom? You said Maybe, I say No.
Can it fit in an envelope? You said Yes, I say No.
Can you use it with your friends? You said No, I say Yes.
Is it smaller than a golf ball? You said Sometimes, I say No.
Is it straight? You said Yes, I say No.
Do you make something with it? You said No, I say Yes.
Is it comforting? You said Unknown, I say No.

man its really funny that i just found this post today because yesterday my aunt got this little handheld thing that does the same damn thing.

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