brain exercise

Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we
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> > >Answer: Cows drink water. If you said "milk", please do not attempt the
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> > >4. Twenty years ago, a plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Germany. If
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> > >Answer: One degree. If you said "360 degrees" or anything other than
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> > >MilfordHaven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus. In Reading,
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> > >Answer: Oh, for crying out loud! Don't you remember? It was YOU!!!