Can You Guess the 3D Mystery Item?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying a 3D item that is hand-sized and can be given to a stranger, with participants attempting to guess what it is through yes/no questions. The conversation explores various hypotheses and interpretations of the clues provided.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the item could be a hand, but this is quickly dismissed as it contradicts the clue about not being attached to the item.
  • Others suggest possibilities such as a box of Kleenex, a canteen of water, a piece of paper for an autograph, a petition, or a microphone.
  • Questions are raised about the relevance of the material, shape, color, volume, and mass of the item in determining its identity.
  • Participants inquire about the significance of the word "normal" being enclosed in asterisks, suggesting it may have implications for the item’s identity.
  • One participant humorously states they would not know what to do with the item if given it, indicating a personal perspective on the clues.
  • Another participant suggests that the item could be a camera, arguing that it fits the criteria of being handed to someone for a specific purpose.
  • There is a discussion about the worth of the item, with some questioning if it refers to monetary value.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the identity of the item, with multiple competing views and guesses remaining throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some questions posed by participants are noted as difficult to answer with a simple yes or no, indicating potential ambiguity in the clues provided. The discussion reflects varying interpretations of what constitutes a "normal" interaction with the item.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in puzzles, riddles, or interactive guessing games may find this discussion engaging.

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this item is about the size of your hand, 3d, and it is considered *normal* if a stranger walks up to you and gives you the item. You will know what to do with it, and you will give it back when you are done, despite it being worth a considerable amount (it varies). by asking me only yes/no questions, can you find out what this item is?

(no its not food)
 
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It think I know: a hand
 
nope if you give it to someone, i mean you are not attached to it when you do it so no :) nice try
 
Possibly: A box of kleenex
 
Questions :

Will determining the material that this item is made of, be useful to finding out what the object is ? (eg : metallic, plastic, organic, etc.)

Will figuring out the shape of the item be useful ? What about the color, volume, and mass ?

Is there a specific reason why you chose the word 'item' rather than just object or some such alternative ?
 
T@P said:
this item is about the size of your hand, 3d, and it is considered *normal* if a stranger walks up to you...

Why are asterisks used to enclose the word 'normal'?
 
recon said:
Why are asterisks used to enclose the word 'normal'?

That's not a YES/NO question...you'll have to rephrase. Here, let me do it :

Are the asterisks relevant to solving the problem ?

Could you have used 'normal' instead, without any other characters ?
 
Possibly: a canteen of water
 
Possibly: A piece of paper to be signed as an autograph (if you are a famous person
Possibly: A petition to be signed
Possibly: A microphone, as in a television interview (this answer fits it best I think)
 
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Barth try asking questions. :\

Is the item accessible to everyone?
 
  • #11
guess->A Camera[/color]
 
  • #12
I think I have a good guess here : You are a check-out person, and people hand you their credit cards to swipe. [/color]
 
  • #13
Alright, I'll ask my best guess as a question: Is it a microphone?
 
  • #14
T@P said:
despite it being worth a considerable amount (it varies).


does this mean it is something expensive?

i mean is the worth in terms of money?
 
  • #15
ok in answer to gokus quetions, no no and no. similarly every other question is tough to answer yes/no since the answer is maybe. NoTime got it right though, nice job

*edit* it is accesible to *almost* everyone. if you read notimes answer, you can see why many questions you ask sound ridiculous. but if you don't want to read someone elses answer and do it yourself, keep guessing :smile:
 
  • #16
Well if someone gave me that item I wouldn't know what to do with it. Id probably run away with it. :-p
 
  • #17
Is it:a 50% off coupon for a dinner at vinnie's fish shack on the corner of 43rd Street and Appolonia? actually I like the credit card answer, although money works as well if you consider getting change back the same as the money given only with a different value.[/color]
 
  • #18
The problem with things like that is they are kind of 2-d. Technically no, but still.
 
  • #19
i think it is a camera.

of course, it is perfectly normal for a stranger to come to me and ask me to take his/her/their picture. when he hands it to me, i will know what to do(take picture), and when i am done with taking their picture, i will return it to them though it is valuable(and the value of the camera varies).

p.s. i don't run away with other people's stuff.
 
  • #20
and i forgot to add.

the camera is 3d.
 

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