"Nephew," Onkle Ole said, "I think you can use this joke to tell people where I've been. Don't you think?"
"What do you mean Onkle?"
"Well, they seem to like those little puzzles. Perhaps you can use the pictures then."
"I'm not so sure Onkle, the last puzzle seemed to stump them. One even said it was a little obscure."
I could hear Onkle Ole's voice sounding a little disappointed, "Really? There must not be as many Norwegians out there as I thought then." Then he said, "Have any asked you for help?"
"Some Onkle. But I think they are a shy bunch. You know how Swedes are."
"Oof da! Don't tell me you're living amongst some Swedes then?"
"Just a figure of speech, Onkle. Just a figure of speech."
"Well, let's try this as a puzzle, just don't make it so hard this time then."
"Ok Onkle."
"Scratch Sylvie's ear for me. I'm off again. Keep your bags packed then."
And with that, Onkle Ole hung up.
The Puzzle!
Here are two pictures. Each represents a number. Really! You'll just have to think like a Norwegian to get the joke.
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The number of the first picture will go into the Latitude (A) and, |
| the number of the second picture will go into the Longitude (B). |
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For each number:
- if the number is less than 10, multiply it by 100, or
- if the number is less than 100, multiply it by 10, or
- if the number is less than 1000, multiply it by 1
You should end up with a three digit number for each.
The coordinates are then N47 36.X W122 10.Y
Oh, and if you want to read Onkle Ole's joke, it will be in the cache container.
12 May 2005
Onkle Ole called up and provide addition information to make the solution to the puzzle easier. He wanted to congratulate Lahontan for his persistence in spite of his social standing. As he said, "Those Swedes!"
- Ole & Lena jokes rely on a thick accent and a lot of corn.
- watch your sign in the math equation. It's not an absolute value.
- Parents,be sure your kids wash their hands, because they might be ____!
- Remember, it's a joke. There's no logic to it.