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The people of country X are quite eccentric. Here are some of their more interesting rules and customs.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
You are hired by Roomba to scope whether country X has a potential market for cute, robotic vacuum cleaners. After performing some financial analysis, you recommend the company attempt to establish a market, albeit with one crucial modification to their product. What is the modification and why?
Edit: The reason for the modification should be derived from and be consistent with all of the rules/customs. I will try to release a new rule/custom every day until someone gets it.
After spending more time observing the locals you notice the following:
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Edit:
An excerpt from A Financial Report On Roomba Markets in Country X
...The people of country X care deeply about maintaining the cleanliness of their homes and offices. However, the Roomba (as sold today) is physically incompatible with country X. We recommend that...
pattern story
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The people of country X are quite eccentric. Here are some of their more interesting rules and customs.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
You are hired by Roomba to scope whether country X has a potential market for cute, robotic vacuum cleaners. After performing some financial analysis, you recommend the company attempt to establish a market, albeit with one crucial modification to their product. What is the modification and why?
Edit: The reason for the modification should be derived from and be consistent with all of the rules/customs. I will try to release a new rule/custom every day until someone gets it.
After spending more time observing the locals you notice the following:
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Edit:
An excerpt from A Financial Report On Roomba Markets in Country X
...The people of country X care deeply about maintaining the cleanliness of their homes and offices. However, the Roomba (as sold today) is physically incompatible with country X. We recommend that...
pattern story
asked Nov 18 at 7:51
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The logical-deduction tag doesn't seem to describe this puzzle very well; maybe enigmatic-puzzle or pattern would fit better?
– Bass
Nov 19 at 7:56
Thanks for bringing that up; it does seem like the 'pattern' tag is a better fit than 'logical-deduction'.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 8:12
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up vote
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The people of country X are quite eccentric. Here are some of their more interesting rules and customs.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
You are hired by Roomba to scope whether country X has a potential market for cute, robotic vacuum cleaners. After performing some financial analysis, you recommend the company attempt to establish a market, albeit with one crucial modification to their product. What is the modification and why?
Edit: The reason for the modification should be derived from and be consistent with all of the rules/customs. I will try to release a new rule/custom every day until someone gets it.
After spending more time observing the locals you notice the following:
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Edit:
An excerpt from A Financial Report On Roomba Markets in Country X
...The people of country X care deeply about maintaining the cleanliness of their homes and offices. However, the Roomba (as sold today) is physically incompatible with country X. We recommend that...
pattern story
asked Nov 18 at 7:51
1848
1,78416
The people of country X are quite eccentric. Here are some of their more interesting rules and customs.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
You are hired by Roomba to scope whether country X has a potential market for cute, robotic vacuum cleaners. After performing some financial analysis, you recommend the company attempt to establish a market, albeit with one crucial modification to their product. What is the modification and why?
Edit: The reason for the modification should be derived from and be consistent with all of the rules/customs. I will try to release a new rule/custom every day until someone gets it.
After spending more time observing the locals you notice the following:
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Edit:
An excerpt from A Financial Report On Roomba Markets in Country X
...The people of country X care deeply about maintaining the cleanliness of their homes and offices. However, the Roomba (as sold today) is physically incompatible with country X. We recommend that...
pattern story
pattern story
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asked Nov 18 at 7:51
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asked Nov 18 at 7:51
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asked Nov 18 at 7:51
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asked Nov 18 at 7:51
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The logical-deduction tag doesn't seem to describe this puzzle very well; maybe enigmatic-puzzle or pattern would fit better?
– Bass
Nov 19 at 7:56
Thanks for bringing that up; it does seem like the 'pattern' tag is a better fit than 'logical-deduction'.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 8:12
add a comment |
The logical-deduction tag doesn't seem to describe this puzzle very well; maybe enigmatic-puzzle or pattern would fit better?
– Bass
Nov 19 at 7:56
Thanks for bringing that up; it does seem like the 'pattern' tag is a better fit than 'logical-deduction'.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 8:12
The logical-deduction tag doesn't seem to describe this puzzle very well; maybe enigmatic-puzzle or pattern would fit better?
– Bass
Nov 19 at 7:56
The logical-deduction tag doesn't seem to describe this puzzle very well; maybe enigmatic-puzzle or pattern would fit better?
– Bass
Nov 19 at 7:56
Thanks for bringing that up; it does seem like the 'pattern' tag is a better fit than 'logical-deduction'.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 8:12
Thanks for bringing that up; it does seem like the 'pattern' tag is a better fit than 'logical-deduction'.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 8:12
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We recommend that
a waterproof Roomba is developed
because country X is
an underwater kingdom.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
Children everywhere love candy. However, opening a can of cola underwater just makes it mix with the surrounding water which is no fun at all.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
Ever try sushi soaked in saltwater? It would probably taste like carp.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
No need for laws regulating fireworks when you're underwater.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
Paper books get bad really fast underwater. However, there are waterproof electronic tablets available.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
Water resistance does a good job in limiting traffic speeds naturally, and there isn't much traffic underwater anyway.
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Moving up and down in water is pretty effortless and no elevators are needed. Except of course for buildings which are tall enough to rise above sea level. In country X these are called surface-scrapers, I believe.
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
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You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
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Maybe they're
merpeople.
After all,
Drinks of any kind wouldn't really work under water.
Eating fish could be frowned upon if fish are pets/colleagues.
Fireworks, though allowed, might be very difficult to get off the ground.
Books would get soggy.
Unclear what highways are or how their regulations would work.
Just swim up, unless the height of the ascent exceeds that of the water's surface.
And therefore, you should recommend
Insulating the electronic robot from its surroundings so it doesn't electrocute its users or others, and getting it to adhere to surfaces so it doesn't float away. There could be other constraints associated with underwater use. . .
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
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Maybe, as the people there don't like:
sugary drinks
sushi
fireworks that go boom
paper books
[something to do with speeding?]
[Hint] [something to do with elevators?]
they have an aversion to
the u sound.
Therefore they company should
rename their product, because vacuum cleaners won't sell there. They also shouldn't put the name Roomba on it.
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
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answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
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– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
1
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
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Not a complete answer, but I think
It might have something to do with them not liking circles, circles that have things in them. The top of a soda can. The concentric circles of a maki roll. Speed limit signs (circles with numbers in them). Elevator buttons (same). So they might prefer a boxier Roomba.
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
1
I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
1
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
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A bit of a stretch, but is it:
To make them not circular?
Because:
Otherwise children would mistake it for candy
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
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5 Answers
5
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
We recommend that
a waterproof Roomba is developed
because country X is
an underwater kingdom.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
Children everywhere love candy. However, opening a can of cola underwater just makes it mix with the surrounding water which is no fun at all.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
Ever try sushi soaked in saltwater? It would probably taste like carp.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
No need for laws regulating fireworks when you're underwater.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
Paper books get bad really fast underwater. However, there are waterproof electronic tablets available.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
Water resistance does a good job in limiting traffic speeds naturally, and there isn't much traffic underwater anyway.
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Moving up and down in water is pretty effortless and no elevators are needed. Except of course for buildings which are tall enough to rise above sea level. In country X these are called surface-scrapers, I believe.
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
We recommend that
a waterproof Roomba is developed
because country X is
an underwater kingdom.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
Children everywhere love candy. However, opening a can of cola underwater just makes it mix with the surrounding water which is no fun at all.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
Ever try sushi soaked in saltwater? It would probably taste like carp.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
No need for laws regulating fireworks when you're underwater.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
Paper books get bad really fast underwater. However, there are waterproof electronic tablets available.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
Water resistance does a good job in limiting traffic speeds naturally, and there isn't much traffic underwater anyway.
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Moving up and down in water is pretty effortless and no elevators are needed. Except of course for buildings which are tall enough to rise above sea level. In country X these are called surface-scrapers, I believe.
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
up vote
8
down vote
accepted
We recommend that
a waterproof Roomba is developed
because country X is
an underwater kingdom.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
Children everywhere love candy. However, opening a can of cola underwater just makes it mix with the surrounding water which is no fun at all.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
Ever try sushi soaked in saltwater? It would probably taste like carp.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
No need for laws regulating fireworks when you're underwater.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
Paper books get bad really fast underwater. However, there are waterproof electronic tablets available.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
Water resistance does a good job in limiting traffic speeds naturally, and there isn't much traffic underwater anyway.
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Moving up and down in water is pretty effortless and no elevators are needed. Except of course for buildings which are tall enough to rise above sea level. In country X these are called surface-scrapers, I believe.
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
We recommend that
a waterproof Roomba is developed
because country X is
an underwater kingdom.
The children love candy, but no one is a fan of sugary drinks.
Children everywhere love candy. However, opening a can of cola underwater just makes it mix with the surrounding water which is no fun at all.
There are no sushi restaurants in town.
Ever try sushi soaked in saltwater? It would probably taste like carp.
It is legal to set off fireworks anytime and anywhere--however, those aren't very popular.
No need for laws regulating fireworks when you're underwater.
The residents love to read and prefer electronic tablets to paper books.
Paper books get bad really fast underwater. However, there are waterproof electronic tablets available.
There are no speed restrictions on the highways.
Water resistance does a good job in limiting traffic speeds naturally, and there isn't much traffic underwater anyway.
Only the tallest buildings have elevators.
Moving up and down in water is pretty effortless and no elevators are needed. Except of course for buildings which are tall enough to rise above sea level. In country X these are called surface-scrapers, I believe.
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
answered Nov 19 at 8:19
jafe
14.5k37149
14.5k37149
You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
add a comment |
You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
You beat me to it. Somewhat different reasoning though!
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:21
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Was about to post a really bizarre theory, but this makes much more sense... Regarding the highways, maybe it's simply because (gurer'f ab fcrrq yvzvg haqrejngreng bcra frn, NSNVX?)
– Walt
Nov 19 at 8:53
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
Essentially correct!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:26
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
Maybe they're
merpeople.
After all,
Drinks of any kind wouldn't really work under water.
Eating fish could be frowned upon if fish are pets/colleagues.
Fireworks, though allowed, might be very difficult to get off the ground.
Books would get soggy.
Unclear what highways are or how their regulations would work.
Just swim up, unless the height of the ascent exceeds that of the water's surface.
And therefore, you should recommend
Insulating the electronic robot from its surroundings so it doesn't electrocute its users or others, and getting it to adhere to surfaces so it doesn't float away. There could be other constraints associated with underwater use. . .
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
Maybe they're
merpeople.
After all,
Drinks of any kind wouldn't really work under water.
Eating fish could be frowned upon if fish are pets/colleagues.
Fireworks, though allowed, might be very difficult to get off the ground.
Books would get soggy.
Unclear what highways are or how their regulations would work.
Just swim up, unless the height of the ascent exceeds that of the water's surface.
And therefore, you should recommend
Insulating the electronic robot from its surroundings so it doesn't electrocute its users or others, and getting it to adhere to surfaces so it doesn't float away. There could be other constraints associated with underwater use. . .
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
up vote
8
down vote
Maybe they're
merpeople.
After all,
Drinks of any kind wouldn't really work under water.
Eating fish could be frowned upon if fish are pets/colleagues.
Fireworks, though allowed, might be very difficult to get off the ground.
Books would get soggy.
Unclear what highways are or how their regulations would work.
Just swim up, unless the height of the ascent exceeds that of the water's surface.
And therefore, you should recommend
Insulating the electronic robot from its surroundings so it doesn't electrocute its users or others, and getting it to adhere to surfaces so it doesn't float away. There could be other constraints associated with underwater use. . .
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
Maybe they're
merpeople.
After all,
Drinks of any kind wouldn't really work under water.
Eating fish could be frowned upon if fish are pets/colleagues.
Fireworks, though allowed, might be very difficult to get off the ground.
Books would get soggy.
Unclear what highways are or how their regulations would work.
Just swim up, unless the height of the ascent exceeds that of the water's surface.
And therefore, you should recommend
Insulating the electronic robot from its surroundings so it doesn't electrocute its users or others, and getting it to adhere to surfaces so it doesn't float away. There could be other constraints associated with underwater use. . .
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
answered Nov 19 at 8:20
WAF
1,393315
1,393315
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
add a comment |
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
Wow. Less than a minute apart!
– jafe
Nov 19 at 8:24
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
@jafe I wonder what it was that caused us to converge.
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:26
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
Very similar to jafe's solution, but it seems like jafe answered first, so I will have to accept that solution!
– 1848
Nov 19 at 18:27
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
Maybe, as the people there don't like:
sugary drinks
sushi
fireworks that go boom
paper books
[something to do with speeding?]
[Hint] [something to do with elevators?]
they have an aversion to
the u sound.
Therefore they company should
rename their product, because vacuum cleaners won't sell there. They also shouldn't put the name Roomba on it.
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
3
rot13(naq gur sverjbexf tb "obbz")
– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
1
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
Maybe, as the people there don't like:
sugary drinks
sushi
fireworks that go boom
paper books
[something to do with speeding?]
[Hint] [something to do with elevators?]
they have an aversion to
the u sound.
Therefore they company should
rename their product, because vacuum cleaners won't sell there. They also shouldn't put the name Roomba on it.
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
3
rot13(naq gur sverjbexf tb "obbz")
– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
1
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Maybe, as the people there don't like:
sugary drinks
sushi
fireworks that go boom
paper books
[something to do with speeding?]
[Hint] [something to do with elevators?]
they have an aversion to
the u sound.
Therefore they company should
rename their product, because vacuum cleaners won't sell there. They also shouldn't put the name Roomba on it.
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
Maybe, as the people there don't like:
sugary drinks
sushi
fireworks that go boom
paper books
[something to do with speeding?]
[Hint] [something to do with elevators?]
they have an aversion to
the u sound.
Therefore they company should
rename their product, because vacuum cleaners won't sell there. They also shouldn't put the name Roomba on it.
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
edited Nov 19 at 1:43
Rupert Morrish
3,0811931
3,0811931
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
answered Nov 18 at 23:11
formica
754410
754410
3
rot13(naq gur sverjbexf tb "obbz")
– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
1
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
add a comment |
3
rot13(naq gur sverjbexf tb "obbz")
– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
1
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
3
3
rot13(naq gur sverjbexf tb "obbz")
– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
rot13(naq gur sverjbexf tb "obbz")
– Destructible Lemon
Nov 18 at 23:23
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
Interesting observation; however, the partial trend you pointed out is completely unintentional on my part.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 2:06
1
1
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
rot13(naq pnef tb iebbz)
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:12
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up vote
2
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Not a complete answer, but I think
It might have something to do with them not liking circles, circles that have things in them. The top of a soda can. The concentric circles of a maki roll. Speed limit signs (circles with numbers in them). Elevator buttons (same). So they might prefer a boxier Roomba.
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
1
I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
1
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
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Not a complete answer, but I think
It might have something to do with them not liking circles, circles that have things in them. The top of a soda can. The concentric circles of a maki roll. Speed limit signs (circles with numbers in them). Elevator buttons (same). So they might prefer a boxier Roomba.
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
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I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
1
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
add a comment |
up vote
2
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up vote
2
down vote
Not a complete answer, but I think
It might have something to do with them not liking circles, circles that have things in them. The top of a soda can. The concentric circles of a maki roll. Speed limit signs (circles with numbers in them). Elevator buttons (same). So they might prefer a boxier Roomba.
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
Not a complete answer, but I think
It might have something to do with them not liking circles, circles that have things in them. The top of a soda can. The concentric circles of a maki roll. Speed limit signs (circles with numbers in them). Elevator buttons (same). So they might prefer a boxier Roomba.
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
answered Nov 19 at 5:33
Toledo
211
211
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I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
1
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
add a comment |
1
I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
1
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
1
1
I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
I was thinking along these lines even though some of the evidence doesn't seem to match - like customs #1 and #4. But I keep mentally coming back to it in case there's something there. . .
– WAF
Nov 19 at 8:13
1
1
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
This was my answer, but your explanation is better
– FireCubez
Nov 19 at 10:09
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up vote
-1
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A bit of a stretch, but is it:
To make them not circular?
Because:
Otherwise children would mistake it for candy
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
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A bit of a stretch, but is it:
To make them not circular?
Because:
Otherwise children would mistake it for candy
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
35411
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up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
A bit of a stretch, but is it:
To make them not circular?
Because:
Otherwise children would mistake it for candy
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
35411
A bit of a stretch, but is it:
To make them not circular?
Because:
Otherwise children would mistake it for candy
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
35411
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
35411
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
35411
answered Nov 18 at 8:40
FireCubez
35411
35411
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The logical-deduction tag doesn't seem to describe this puzzle very well; maybe enigmatic-puzzle or pattern would fit better?
– Bass
Nov 19 at 7:56
Thanks for bringing that up; it does seem like the 'pattern' tag is a better fit than 'logical-deduction'.
– 1848
Nov 19 at 8:12