Dr. Rational's Puzzles

Originally posted by lemon lime
Same here... I got nothing.

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Standings for Dr. Rational's Puzzles #1-14:

HandyAndy: 6 Points

lemon lime: 4 Points

ale1552 and lolof: 2 Points Each = (4 Points)

ChessPraxis, kiki46, SwissGambit, Great King Rat, Ponderable, darvlay: = 0

Standings for Dr. Rational's Four Riddles:

2 Points each for HandyAndy and lemon lime.

1 Point each for redbarons and ale1552...

Dr. Rational's Enigmas

Sixty

Six eyes are mine; as many ears have I;
Fingers and toes twice thirty do I bear.
Of these, when forty from my flesh are torn,
Lo, but twenty will remain to me.

By Aldhelm, a17th English Century Poet

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]Dr. Rational's Enigmas

Sixty

Six eyes are mine; as many ears have I;
Fingers and toes twice thirty do I bear.
Of these, when forty from my flesh are torn,
Lo, but twenty will remain to me.

By Aldhelm, a17th English Century Poet[/b]

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]Dr. Rational's Enigmas

Sixty

Six eyes are mine; as many ears have I;
Fingers and toes twice thirty do I bear.
Of these, when forty from my flesh are torn,
Lo, but twenty will remain to me.

By Aldhelm, a17th English Century Poet[/b]

Originally posted by lemon lime
a woman pregnant with twins

Standings for Dr. Rational's Puzzles #1-14:

HandyAndy: 6 Points

lemon lime: 4 Points

ale1552 and lolof: 2 Points Each = (4 Points)

ChessPraxis, kiki46, SwissGambit, Great King Rat, Ponderable, darvlay: = 0

Standings for Dr. Rational's Four Riddles:

2 Points each for HandyAndy and lemon lime.

1 Point each for redbarons and ale1552...

A Breed Unfit

Unlike my mother, in semblance different from my father,
of mingled race, a breed unfit for progeny,
of others I am born and none is born of me.

--By Symphonious in the Fourth Century A.D.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]A Breed Unfit

Unlike my mother, in semblance different from my father,
of mingled race, a breed unfit for progeny,
of others I am born and none is born of me.

--By Symphonious in the Fourth Century A.D.[/b]

Originally posted by HandyAndy
A mutant.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]A Breed Unfit

Unlike my mother, in semblance different from my father,
of mingled race, a breed unfit for progeny,
of others I am born and none is born of me.

--By Symphonious in the Fourth Century A.D.[/b]

Originally posted by lemon lime
This might be a stretch, but is the answer a symphony orchestra? The different musical instruments would be the "mingled race", because they come from different backgrounds.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]A Breed Unfit

Unlike my mother, in semblance different from my father,
of mingled race, a breed unfit for progeny,
of others I am born and none is born of me.

--By Symphonious in the Fourth Century A.D.[/b]

Originally posted by lemon lime
a mule?

Friday, April 18, 2014 "Well, lemon lime, I'm back with a few Investment Tips for 2014 that may be of interest to a wise investor such as yourself and your friends with any money left. Be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks on your arbitrage investments." ~Dr. Rational/Weekend Portfolio Advi$or

"Watch for these consolidations in 2014:

1. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W.R. Grace Co.
will merge and become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

2. Polygram Records, Warner Bros., and Zesta Crackers join forces
and become: Poly, Warner Cracker.

3. 3M will merge with Goodyear and become: MMMGood.

4. Zippo Manufacturing, Audi Motors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining
will merge and become: ZipAudiDoDa.

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP.

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become:
Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become: PouponPants.

8. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women
will become: Knott NOW!

And finally....

9. Victoria 's Secret and Smith & Wesson will merge under the new
name: _____ _____ ____ ____?"

P.S. "My friend kiki46 assisted with the research. Enjoy your weekend;
be back Monday with a few new Enigmas." ~D.R.