Two Simple Riddles

Originally posted by mtthw
Not slang, just culturally specific. See the first entry on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumper.

Ah yes, thanks.....here in U.S. jumper is a dress

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Riddle 6: How many books can you put in an empty bag?

0, because the bag would not then be empty.

Originally posted by Bebop5
0, because the bag would not then be empty.

Obviously, you meant to say, "One, because the bag would not then be empty."

Originally posted by Bebop5
Ah yes, thanks.....here in U.S. jumper is a dress

Really? Here in the uk a "dress" is a long garment with sleeves and a skirt-like bottom, worn by women. A jumper is a kind of knitted sweatshirt, often made of wool.

Originally posted by Bebop5
0, because the bag would not then be empty.

Wrond, 1 After you put 1 its not empty anymore...

what can go up a chimney down but cant go down a chimney up?

Originally posted by iamatiger
Really? Here in the uk a "dress" is a long garment with sleeves and a skirt-like bottom, worn by women. A jumper is a kind of knitted sweatshirt, often made of wool.

Dress means the same here in U.S. but a jumper is a type of dress, sort of a pinafore. Knitted sweatshirt here is just called a sweater.

hi!

a horse

Originally posted by roma45
what can go up a chimney down but cant go down a chimney up?

umbrella?

correct. whats the capital of scotland?

Edinburgh?

Originally posted by Gaigoon
Edinburgh?

no the letter s, lol