What can you share yet still have all for yourself

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The discussion revolves around a brain teaser asking what can be shared yet still retained entirely by the sharer. Participants explore various interpretations, suggesting concepts like "nothing," "germs," and "knowledge." The idea of sharing thoughts and identity is also examined, with the consensus that knowledge can be shared without loss. The conversation highlights the open-ended nature of the question, leading to diverse and sometimes humorous responses. Some participants reflect on the qualitative aspects of sharing, emphasizing that while tangible items may not fit the riddle, abstract concepts like love and identity remain personal despite being shareable. Overall, the discussion showcases a playful engagement with the riddle and the complexities of sharing intangible assets.
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Brain teaser:

What can you share yet still have all for yourself?
 
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Monique said:
Brain teaser:

What can you share yet still have all for yourself?
Your thoughts.
 
Also "nothing".

If you had nothing, and shared some with lots of other people, you'd still have nothing.

EDIT : Just realized that this is actually a whole lot of "not sharing".
 
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One could share germies...like sharing a cold and still being sick. :-p
 
Love, rainbows, and unicorns.
 
my opinion ?

EDIT : Oops...this is just what Evo said.
 
Anything physical that you yourself cannot take away (e.g. Building, Sculptures, Trees etc.)

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
I'd like to share lots of things in this BT forum. just don't know know what you guys want me to share !
Thoughts ?
Love ?
Some slices of raw ham ?
A bottle of milk ?
 
But everyone has thoughts, I am looking for something more qualitative :)
 
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Qualitative comes from quality.
Quality has relations to Quantity
Quantity is in connection with Demands and Supplies
Demands and Supplies come from Customers and Manufacturers
They get balanced at Saturated Point
Saturated Point means Both get Satisfied
When Satisfied is mentioned,
Job, ♥[/color]Love♥[/color] and Money can be of great help for man.
I should have guessed it was only ♥[/color]love♥[/color] anyway
 
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:satisfied:
 
  • #12
Could it be Gravity?

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #13
The question is probably too open ended :biggrin:

Knowledge

Knowledge you can give to other people, but you won't loose any by doing so :smile:
 
  • #14
The phrase "all for yourself" is distracting. It makes it sound exclusive (I still have this but nobody else actually gets it).

I would answer "my identity". I could share my identity (actually, acquaintance with my identity) with other people, but it still remains exclusively mine. If someone else tries to assume it, it is just a fraud.
 
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well i think i just missed this one. bcoz i know that if i say that i knew the answer myself then nobody will believe me, but i can tell you that this is a very common riddle around here, infact i remember this one right from my childhood days.

but i am really surprised that all you people can think so wayward as i expected it to be answered by most of you
 
  • #16
vikasj007 said:
but i am really surprised that all you people can think so wayward as i expected it to be answered by most of you

Very Sorry

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
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