Riddles

[Montreal Wanderer]

ASLEF is a current union so its use seems to be contemporary in that respect.

I'll also repeat the bit about the type of train, as you ignored that in your continuing effort to be a smart alec.

I should also point out that nobody gave a date or location for the events of the riddle, further making a nonsense of objections.

You really should learn to get over these things quicker so you didn't get the answer, it really was not a big deal, accept it rather than trying to challenge aspects of the riddle that had no relevance to the answer.

Not that it matters but historic names for unions do not necessarily reflect current usage, e.g. teamsters no longer use mules. I am also aware you said it was a steam engine. The location was between Chester and Durham. Actually I did get the answer (after Pete) and said he was correct. I was just curious about the terminology used and thought the riddle might be American converted to a British locale. Usage does interest me - sorry if that makes me a smart alec.

[Dr.Karl]

There are three temples sitting beside a lake and a flower bed.

Before visiting the three temples, a certain amount of flowers have to be taken from the flower bed.

You only visit the flower bed once.

Cleaning the flowers in the lake, doubles the number of flowers.

The number of flowers placed at each temple has to be the same.

Before each temple visit, all your remaining flowers have to be washed in the lake, therefore doubling the number of flowers.

The object is to have zero flowers remaining after visiting the third temple. How many flowers should you pick from the bed and place at each temple?

[chris]

Take seven flowers
Place eight at each temple.

[Dr.Karl]

Take seven flowers
Place eight at each temple.

I should have said except Chris! You're the maths student aren't you?

[chris]

Take seven flowers
Place eight at each temple.

I should have said except Chris! You're the maths student aren't you?

Yep.
Simple bit of algebra.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Take seven flowers
Place eight at each temple.

I should have said except Chris! You're the maths student aren't you?

Yep.
Simple bit of algebra.

Not that simple - gave me a bit of a headache actually.