powers of observation

gaugeguy

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Don't cheat, write your answers down and calculate your score. I got 16 correct.<br /><br />LET'S JUST SEE HOW OBSERVANT YOU REALLY ARE. Here we go! <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. On a standard traffic light, is the green on the top or bottom? <br /> <br /> <br /> 2. How many states are there in the USA? (Don't laugh, some people <br /> don't know) <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch? <br /> <br /> <br /> 4. What six colors are on the classic Campbell's soup label? <br /> <br /> <br /> 5. What two numbers on the telephone dial don't have letters by them? <br /> <br /> <br /> 6. When you walk does your left arm swing with your right or left leg? <br /> <br /> <br /> 7. How many matches are in a standard pack? <br /> <br /> <br /> 8. On the United States flag is the top stripe red or white? <br /> <br /> <br /> 9. What is the lowest number on the FM dial? <br /> <br /> <br /> 10. Which way does water go down the drain, counter or clockwise? <br /> <br /> <br /> 11.! Which way does a "no smoking" sign's slash run? <br /> <br /> <br /> 12. How many channels on a VHF TV dial? <br /> <br /> <br /> 13. On which side of a women's blouse are the buttons? <br /> <br /> <br /> 14. Which way do fans rotate? <br /> <br /> <br /> 15. What is on the back of a Canadian dime? <br /> <br /> <br /> 16. How many sides does a stop sign have? <br /> <br /> <br /> 17. Do books have even-numbered pages on the right or left side? <br /> <br /> <br /> 18. How many lug nuts are on a standard car wheel? <br /> <br /> <br /> 19. How many sides are there on a standard pencil? <br /> <br /> <br /> 20. Sleepy, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy,Dopey, Doc. Who's missing? <br /> <br /> <br /> 21. How many hot dog buns are in a standard package? <br /> <br /> <br /> 22. On which playing card is the card maker's trademark? <br /> <br /> <br /> 23. On which side of a Venetian blind is the cord that adjusts the <br /> opening between the slats? <br /> <br /> <br /> 24. On the back of a Canadian $1 coin, what is in the center? <br /> <br /> <br /> 25. There are 12 buttons on a touch tone phone. What 2 symbols bear <br />no digits? <br /> <br /> <br /> 26. How many curves are there in the standard paper clip? <br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Does a merry-go-round turn counter or clockwise? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANSWERS <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. Bottom <br /> <br /> <br /> 2. 50 <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. Right <br /> <br /> <br /> 4. Blue, red, white, yellow, black, &gold <br /> <br /> <br /> 5. 1, 0 <br /> <br /> <br /> 6. Right <br /> <br /> <br /> 7. 20 <br /> <br /> <br /> 8. Red <br /> <br /> <br /> 9. 88 <br /> <br /> <br /> 10. Clockwise (north of the equator) <br /> <br /> <br /> 11. Towards bottom right <br /> <br /> <br /> 12. 12 (no #1) <br /> <br /> <br /> 13. Left <br /> <br /> <br /> 14. Clockwise as you look at it <br /> <br /> <br /> 15. The Bluenose <br /> <br /> <br /> 16. 8 <br /> <br /> 17. Left <br /> <br /> <br /> 18. 5 <br /> <br /> <br /> 19. 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> 20. Bashful <br /> <br /> <br /> 21. 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> 22. Ace of spades <br /> <br /> <br /> 23. Left <br /> <br /> <br /> 24. Loon <br /> <br /> <br /> 25. *, # <br /> <br /> <br /> 26. 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> 27. Counter <br /> <br /> <br /> The average person only gets 7 right.
 

NYMINUTE

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Re: powers of observation

18 here. I am sure the carosel in England goes counter clock wise, as do their race tracks (Pony and auto).
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: powers of observation

16 here.<br />Never paid any attention to the color of the label.<br />Never use matches.
 

sangerwaker

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Re: powers of observation

19 correct here. I can't believe the avg joe only gets 7.<br /><br />I knew we were a bunch of smarta$$es here, but intelligent too? :D :p
 

kenimpzoom

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Re: powers of observation

I never take any Canadian nickels (or is it wooden?) :D <br /><br />Got 17 correct<br /><br />Ken
 

spratt

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Re: powers of observation

Got 35...maybe I should play a game and win some money!!!
 

JB

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Re: powers of observation

"Standard" auto wheels have 4, 5, 6, and sometimes 8 lugs. 5 is most common, but even those come in at least 4 different spacings.
 

Terry H

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Re: powers of observation

I got 22 right last month, the first time I took it, this time I got them all right...go figger.. :) <br />Yea JB, there's alot of disputable answers to this test... Chief
 

LubeDude

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Re: powers of observation

Didnt take the test, Im not that bored yet, the weather has been great and Im going to be boating in no time.
 

tony779

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Re: powers of observation

got 21 of 25 right<br />i dont count the canadian coin questions
 

spratt

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Re: powers of observation

Originally posted by LubeDude:<br /> Didnt take the test, Im not that bored yet, the weather has been great and Im going to be boating in no time.
Guess there should have been some lubrication questions there to pique yer interest, Huh? LOL!!!
 

aspeck

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Re: powers of observation

Got 20 correct. Hey, I am WAY above average!
 

Barlow

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Re: powers of observation

23 here - blunose, am dial, missed gold on soup can but figured yellow? oh well. another wasted minute of my day.. :D
 

AK_Chappy

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Re: powers of observation

17 here.<br /><br />AM Dial here goes down to 87.5<br /><br />87.7 KZND "The End" Best radio station in town.<br /><br /> The End <br /><br />AK Chappy
 

Bondo

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Re: powers of observation

I Missed 5.......<br /><br />I Live on the Northcoast,+ Still Missed the coin Questions............. :eek: <br /><br />I Know I can Spot 1 in a Handfull of coins that a vendor is trying to pass Me............................. :D
 

Drowned Rat

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Re: powers of observation

16 right. Looks like I'm on the low end of the curve here. :D
 
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