Another number puzzle

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Another number puzzle

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Why is the number 8549176320 unique?
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Re: Another number puzzle

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Well, duh. Because no other number is 8549176320! :evilgrin:
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Re: Another number puzzle

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Yeah sure! :clever:

But I had something different in mind... :grin:
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Because it is a telephone number?
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That wouldn't make it unique...
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HansV wrote:That wouldn't make it unique...
It would be if it was my number! :hairout:
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Let's assume that I didn't know it was your telephone number... :grin:
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HansV wrote:Let's assume that I didn't know it was your telephone number... :grin:
That is a very strange coincidence, posting Bob's phone number without even knowing what it was!
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StuartR wrote:
HansV wrote:Let's assume that I didn't know it was your telephone number... :grin:
That is a very strange coincidence, posting Bob's phone number without even knowing what it was!
Add psychic to Hans' powers. :hairout:
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That's an old and easy one.
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Think alphabet :smile:
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Yep. Let's see if that helps others to solve it.
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Thanks Claude, that tip helped!
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It is the number sequence 0 to 9 arranged in alphabetic order (when spelt out in words)
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Re: Another number puzzle

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Indeed! You and Claude can both have a :chocciebar: or :wine:
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Rudi, you bring the chocolate, I'll find someone to bring the wine (my cellar is currently in lock-up stage)
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You're on!! (Just get Hans to courier it to your address!) :grin:
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Re: Another number puzzle

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Simply use CTP or WTP.
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Chocolate Transfer Protocol / Wine Transfer Protocol
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Re: Another number puzzle

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Now that's a hyper idea! :laugh:
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