| Author | Message | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2005 |
Let's try another one... probably quickier than the free meal one... I'm sitting in my bed, and I see a small light in front of me. Then suddenly the light disappears. Explain. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 2976 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the light electric? A nightlight? An LED? Part of a clock? An alarm clock? Are you dreaming? Awake? Are you reading? Using a book light? And you turn it off to go to sleep? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 164 Registered: 6-2005 |
Ok, it IS gonna be quickier... Is the light electric? yesish A nightlight? no An LED? yesish Part of a clock? yesish An alarm clock? yesish as well Are you dreaming? no Awake? yes Are you reading? Using a book light? And you turn it off to go to sleep? no to rest | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 914 Registered: 6-2008 |
Is the light on something you are using as an alarm clock, even though that is not its main use (such as a cell phone)? Is this happening as you are going to bed? In the middle of the night? As you're waking up in the morning? Just a guess--does the small light signify PM, and it turns off at 12 AM? | ||
| Pikachizzle (Pikachizzle)
New member Username: Pikachizzle Post Number: 491 Registered: 5-2009 |
I read a puzzle like this oh so many months ago so I will stay out of it. I remember that one puzzle was kind of cryptic and scary, though. | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 915 Registered: 6-2008 |
Pikachizzle: I don't remember anything quite like this. I remember one about setting an alarm clock to go off at two different times on certain days in order to be able to make a class on time. But there were no lights involved there, and nothing scary. | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 51 Registered: 9-2009 |
Is the device generating the light connected to a power outlet? Only sometimes (like when charging a battery)? Was the power cut-off at that particular moment? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 166 Registered: 6-2005 |
Is the light on something you are using as an alarm clock, even though that is not its main use (such as a cell phone)? No Is this happening as you are going to bed? Could be... In the middle of the night? As you're waking up in the morning? ...But none of these is really correct. Just a guess--does the small light signify PM, and it turns off at 12 AM? No, but OTRT... I read a puzzle like this oh so many months ago so I will stay out of it. Hmmm as you wish :-), i'm back on the forum after 3-4 years so i'm not aware of this puzzle... I remember that one puzzle was kind of cryptic and scary, though. Well nothing scary on this one ;-) Is the device generating the light connected to a power outlet? Yes Only sometimes (like when charging a battery)? No, it's always connected Was the power cut-off at that particular moment? No | ||
| Rbruma (Rbruma)
New member Username: Rbruma Post Number: 57 Registered: 9-2009 |
The change in the status of the lid was somehow pre-programmed on the device? Or it was an accident? Did you expect the light to turn off? The device -- does it have the capability to show off the time of the day (i.e., does is function also as a clock, either as its main function or as an accessory function)? Or it is some kind of a home appliance used for different purposes? It is -- or can function as -- a radio receiver? Can the led be lit when the device is not connected to the power outlet? Was the diconnection from the outlet the immediate cause of the led being switched off? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 2995 Registered: 4-2010 |
Was the light a backlight? On a cell phone? iPod? And it turns off automatically after 10 seconds or so with no action? | ||
| Vadron (Vadron)
New member Username: Vadron Post Number: 129 Registered: 5-2010 |
Is it actually nighttime? Or are we all just assuming it is because you are in bed? (Naughty, naughty! Never assume anything when you are solving lateral thinking puzzles! | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 171 Registered: 6-2005 |
The change in the status of the lid was somehow pre-programmed on the device? What do you mean by lid? I guess is a misspell for led? Anyway programmed is not the right word Or it was an accident? No Did you expect the light to turn off? I didn't really, but I could have... The device -- does it have the capability to show off the time of the day (i.e., does is function also as a clock, either as its main function or as an accessory function)? The device IS an alarm clock, but beware FA here! Or it is some kind of a home appliance used for different purposes? No It is -- or can function as -- a radio receiver? No and irrel. Can the led be lit when the device is not connected to the power outlet? No Was the diconnection from the outlet the immediate cause of the led being switched off? No Was the light a backlight? On a cell phone? iPod? And it turns off automatically after 10 seconds or so with no action? No to all Is it actually nighttime? LOL Yes it is Or are we all just assuming it is because you are in bed? (Naughty, naughty! Never assume anything when you are solving lateral thinking puzzles! You're right in your concern, but no worries, you can assume that it is nighttime | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3011 Registered: 4-2010 |
Was the alarm set on your alarm clock? Was it going off? Did it turn off? Did a light burn out? A light showing part of the time? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 174 Registered: 6-2005 |
Was the alarm set on your alarm clock? Was it going off? Did it turn off? Did a light burn out? No to all A light showing part of the time? No but... | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3024 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the clock working? Are any of the lights blinking? Is it the colon in between the hours/minutes? Does it blink each second? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 177 Registered: 6-2005 |
Is the clock working? Yes Are any of the lights blinking? No Is it the colon in between the hours/minutes? Yes and irrel. Does it blink each second? No and irrel. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3028 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does the clock turn off? Is the power cut in any way? Like a power outage? And that's why the light turns off? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 180 Registered: 6-2005 |
Does the clock turn off? No Is the power cut in any way? No Like a power outage? No And that's why the light turns off? No HINT: Think more laterally. There's a relevant reason why I answered "yesish" and not "yes" to the very first questions. I'll post a second hint later if things still are stuck. | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 924 Registered: 6-2008 |
Are you looking directly at the alarm clock? or maybe at a reflection? Does the light disappear because the source is no longer emitting light? or because the light no longer reaches your eye? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 181 Registered: 6-2005 |
Are you looking directly at the alarm clock? No! maybe at a reflection? Exactly! Does the light disappear because the source is no longer emitting light? Noish or because the light no longer reaches your eye? This is closest. But why? | ||
| Eli (Eli)
New member Username: Eli Post Number: 1211 Registered: 11-2003 |
Is it relevant what creates the reflection? If so, mirror? glass of water? glass tile? something else? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 182 Registered: 6-2005 |
Is it relevant what creates the reflection? No If so mirror? This, but as I said that's irrelevant. glass of water? glass tile? something else? | ||
| Eli (Eli)
New member Username: Eli Post Number: 1213 Registered: 11-2003 |
Did you no longer see the reflection of the led because something happened to the mirror? because something came between you and the mirror? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 184 Registered: 6-2005 |
Did you no longer see the reflection of the led because something happened to the mirror? because something came between you and the mirror? No to both | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3064 Registered: 4-2010 |
Did you no longer see the reflection because something came between the clock and the mirror? Because you moved and could no longer see the clock in the mirror? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 185 Registered: 6-2005 |
Did you no longer see the reflection because something came between the clock and the mirror? Because you moved and could no longer see the clock in the mirror? No to both as well | ||
| Eli (Eli)
New member Username: Eli Post Number: 1214 Registered: 11-2003 |
Was there already something between the clock and mirror? between you and the mirror? and that 'something' change properties so you could no longer see the reflection? (am thinking like a see-through object that for some reason suddenly became opaque) | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 186 Registered: 6-2005 |
Was there already something between the clock and mirror? between you and the mirror? and that 'something' change properties so you could no longer see the reflection? (am thinking like a see-through object that for some reason suddenly became opaque) Once again, no to all. There is another, very relevant element, which has not been mentioned until now if not very vaguely. | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3071 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the mirror on the wall facing you? On a side wall? On the wall behind you? Is the clock on a nightstand? Next to your bed? Is it facing in the same direction as you? Off to one side? Is the clock digital? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 188 Registered: 6-2005 |
Is the mirror on the wall facing you? This On a side wall? On the wall behind you? So no to these Is the clock on a nightstand? Yes Next to your bed? Yes Is it facing in the same direction as you? Yes Off to one side? Please rephrase, I don't understand :-( Is the clock digital? Yes it is | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3077 Registered: 4-2010 |
You can ignore the "off to one side" - I meant "is it facing one of the side walls, given the direction you're facing", but the "yes" to the previous question negated it. Was the clock still working when the light "went out"? Or did it stop working? Does anything change about the clock that causes you to no longer see the light? The mirror? You? Are you always in the same position during the course of events? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 189 Registered: 6-2005 |
You can ignore the "off to one side" - I meant "is it facing one of the side walls, given the direction you're facing", but the "yes" to the previous question negated it. Ok! :-) Was the clock still working when the light "went out"? Yes Or did it stop working? No Does anything change about the clock that causes you to no longer see the light? Yes! The mirror? No You? No Are you always in the same position during the course of events? Yes | ||
| Eli (Eli)
New member Username: Eli Post Number: 1216 Registered: 11-2003 |
Is it important whether this is a 12 or a 24 hour clock? (can't understand how/why, but this is LTPF after all, lol, so no question will be left un-asked) | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 190 Registered: 6-2005 |
Is it important whether this is a 12 or a 24 hour clock? Hmmm no, not really, but assume it's a 24 hour (can't understand how/why, but this is LTPF after all, lol, so no question will be left un-asked) Good behaviour ;-) | ||
| Eli (Eli)
New member Username: Eli Post Number: 1217 Registered: 11-2003 |
Daylight savings time relevant? Was the change expected? totally out of the blue? | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3081 Registered: 4-2010 |
Does the clock only measure the time? Or does it also have the date? An AM/PM LED? An alarm LED? The temperature? Did the clock fall off the nightstand? Does the clock move during the course of events? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 191 Registered: 6-2005 |
Daylight savings time relevant? No Was the change expected? Let's say it was easily predictable, yes totally out of the blue? So no to this Does the clock only measure the time? Yes Or does it also have the date? An AM/PM LED? An alarm LED? Only this, but irrel. The temperature? So no to rest Did the clock fall off the nightstand? Does the clock move during the course of events? No to both | ||
| Balin (Balin)
New member Username: Balin Post Number: 3092 Registered: 4-2010 |
Is the "small light" a number on the clock? A single LED on the clock? Could you only see part of the clock in the mirror? Only the first digit? Maybe the clock went from 12:59 to 1:00, and so the first digit "disappeared"? | ||
| Mattiel (Mattiel)
New member Username: Mattiel Post Number: 192 Registered: 6-2005 |
Is the "small light" a number on the clock? YES! A single LED on the clock? So no Could you only see part of the clock in the mirror? So yes :-) Only the first digit? Exactly so! Maybe the clock went from 12:59 to 1:00, and so the first digit "disappeared"? Almost the real thing, but still close enough to declare a: SPOILER: So, I was sitting on my bed and I could see a red light in the mirror facing the bed; this light was the reflection of a "2" coming from my alarm clock, which was indicating 23:59. Given the angle I could only see the "2" in the reflection. So one minute after, when the clock switched from 23:59 to 0:00, the "2" disappeared and the rest of the lights were not in my angle of vision, so as a result the light I was seeing in the mirror disappeared. Thanks everybody for playing, hope you enjoyed it, and special compliments to Balin who followed the puzzle from the very beginning and did the final solving! |
