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The container is a glass mason canning jar, approximately 5 inches tall (13 cm) and 3 inches in diameter (7-8 cm).
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/Jarofmarbles.jpg)
The marbles are typical sized glass aggies, about 1/3 inch in diameter (10 mm).
The jar is filled completely to the top with the marbles. :)
I found this jar of marbles over at my Dad's house a couple of weeks ago and took a picture of it.
How many marbles do you think is in the mason jar?
I will post the answer in one week! :D
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Well now we are getting down to it. Just straight out guessing for fun...I like those ideas. I have always wondered how close i was on those contests. So I guess I will get to find out this time. heheh
Good one David... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I guessed 86 too
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Thanks Janice!! :D
How many do you think are in there?
In addition to voting, you all can post your answers!
I'll give you all a hint: there's more than 20 marbles in the jar, and less than 200! ::)
;) ;)
Does that help?? :D
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Awww....you're so generous with the hints. I guess-timated 86!
Our local mall had an SUV filled with plastic water bottles and whoever guessed the closest won the vehicle. I guessed, but didn't win---it was a nice prize tho.
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Man I might have snuck in and tried to count them suckers at night for that prize. teehee
David you are pretty sharp here ,,,just be careful......wait for it...try not to lose your
marbles
Janice ducks and runs for the next thread
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I also guessed 86... :)
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I voted 102, but I don't know....
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I voted 140.
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Those are all very good guesses!
What do the rest of you think? How many marbles are in the jar? :D
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I guessed 140.
I counted the marbles I could see, then guessed what percentage that might be and multipilated my counted result. Then I added a bit, because people tend to underestimate the number.
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My guesstimate is 140. ???
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oh SURE!! now EVERYONE is gonna guess 140!
buncha copycaters!!! >:(
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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oh SURE!! now EVERYONE is gonna guess 140!
buncha copycaters!!! >:(
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Great minds think alike, Jess! ;) :D
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oh SURE!! now EVERYONE is gonna guess 140!
buncha copycaters!!! >:(
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Not Meee!
I guessed 114 ;D
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176
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I estimated 96, then looked at the choices, and it's not one of them. I'll be bold and say 102. Or should I say 86? No, I'll go with 102. :)
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how are you gonna decide who gets the car if there are more than one person that guesses the right number?? I think you should go with whoever guessed right FIRST!
(me)
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We're getting a car? Cool! :) Thanks, David!
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yep! An SUV....and why are you thanking David for giving ME a SUV??
:laugh: :laugh:
140 marbles in there....
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Hey, I was the first with 102. ;D ;D ;D
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hey....where did you get them flowers in your avator??
and it don't matter who was first with a WRONG answer!!
142 BABY!!
;)
:laugh: :laugh:
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Don't you like the flowers, Jess?
102, for sure.
Hey David, does the winner get to pick the color of the SUV?
;D
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Go for the gusto there Mel If i was going to change my bet it would be 70 but im not going to do it
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how are you gonna decide who gets the car if there are more than one person that guesses the right number?? I think you should go with whoever guessed right FIRST!
(me)
We're getting a car? Cool! :) Thanks, David!
Don't you like the flowers, Jess?
102, for sure.
Hey David, does the winner get to pick the color of the SUV?
;D
Who said anything about a car? ???
Your prize will be the THRILL of having guessed the correct number of marbles, and secure in the knowledge that you were smart enough to do so. ;)
:D :D
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Who said anything about a car? ???
Your prize will be the THRILL of having guessed the correct number of marbles, and secure in the knowledge that you were smart enough to do so. ;)
:D :D
I'd rather have the car. ;D
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Don't you like the flowers, Jess?
102, for sure.
Hey David, does the winner get to pick the color of the SUV?
;D
I think they are Beautiful!! I just wanted to make sure that Roland didn't give them to you....don't want him cheating on me... ;) :laugh: :laugh:
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Who said anything about a car? ???
Your prize will be the THRILL of having guessed the correct number of marbles, and secure in the knowledge that you were smart enough to do so. ;)
:D :D
what??!
you weasel! GIVE ME MA CAR!!
>:( >:(
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Jess, don't worry, they are my own flowers.
David, there has to be a car!!!!!! You promised!!!!!
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Jess, don't worry, they are my own flowers.
David, there has to be a car!!!!!! You promised!!!!!
I never did promise such a thing! Jess did. It's all her fault! ;)
Okay. How about this....
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa314/golf_vr6/golf1.jpg)
Hey! It's a "car" isn't it??
But you'll have to go to Toys R Us and buy it yourself, 'cause I'm a cheapskate!! :laugh:
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I never did promise such a thing! Jess did. It's all her fault! ;)
Okay. How about this....
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa314/golf_vr6/golf1.jpg)
Hey! It's a "car" isn't it??
But you'll have to go to Toys R Us and buy it yourself, 'cause I'm a cheapskate!! :laugh:
88 cents....you can't even go 88 cents....dang you are cheap!
::) ::)
I withdraw my guess in protest!!
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88 cents....you can't even go 88 cents....dang you are cheap!
::) ::)
I withdraw my guess in protest!!
This is one of those luxury models......it's 89 cents, PLUS tax! ;)
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oh WELL!! In that case!!
::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
RUN ALEX!!! RUN!!
;D
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I'll buy the car Jess, but you'll have to drive to Indianapolis and get it.
I ain't paying the postage for that matchbox! >:(
;) ;)
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I'll buy the car Jess, but you'll have to drive to Indianapolis and get it.
I ain't paying the postage for that matchbox! >:(
;) ;)
ok...so the prize for the correct answer is a Matchbox car...but we have to drive to Indianapolis to get it...
well in THAT case I reinstate my guess!! :o ;)
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A matchbox car? That's it? And you ain't even buying it?
That ain't fair!!!! :P
At least we should be getting something like this:
(http://chronicle.augusta.com/images/headlines/112899/toy_car2.jpg)
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all very scientific there Susie :-\...but that car is MINE! mine I tell you!
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Hehehe! Well I did get an "A" in maths ... OK you keep the car ... I'll keep David!!!
Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)
I am thinking you would have to armwrestle Alex AND Cody... ;)
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Jess, you be nice to Susie, or instead of that nice Matchbox sports car, you'll get this...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/franbir/Lensy.jpg)
:P :P
:laugh: :laugh:
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:'( :'( :'( :'(
David likes Suzie better than me!!
:'( :'( :'( :'(
Isn't that JUST like a man....always throwing the one that has stood by them all these years for some new FLASHY model.......
>:( >:( >:(
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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I love the BOTH of you!
BOTH Susie AND you!! :D
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While you two girls are forming your mutual admiration society--I'm gonna be driving off in the new car with David. It's a convertible too.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/COWGIRL.gif)
Yee-ah.
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While you two girls are forming your mutual admiration society--I'm gonna be driving off in the new car with David. It's a convertible too.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/COWGIRL.gif)
Yee-ah.
HEY!!
>:( >:(
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/COWBOY.gif)You know a good man is worth fighting for---not to mention a good car!!
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(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/COWBOY.gif)You know a good man is worth fighting for---not to mention a good car!!
:laugh: :laugh:
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Sorry ladies, it's my car for sure!!!
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All you .......women!......can just STEP back!!
David already told me I get the car...AND he invited me to come to Indianapolis NOT YA'LL!!!
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Oh yeah?
(http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/16.gif)
(http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/16.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/16.gif)
Guess your gonna have to fight us all off!!!
;D
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I ain't skeert of ya'lls skinny behinds!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Really?
(http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/8.gif)
;D
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Geez. All of this hulabaloo over a matchbox car! ::)
*David wonders what they would do if he offered one of those SST cars with the zip cord as a prize*
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/ronald262/STA70147.jpg)
Remember those?
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They're coming for you Jess! :o
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/Sefirothsig/10.gif)(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i208/Sefirothsig/10.gif)
:laugh: :laugh:
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DAVID!!
You KNOW I am scared of UFOs at night!! Now Don is gonna be mad at you cause I am gonna have to go wake him up to protect me!
:laugh: :laugh:
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DAVID!!
You KNOW I am scared of UFOs at night!! Now Don is gonna be mad at you cause I am gonna have to go wake him up to protect me!
:laugh: :laugh:
Well, I thought I was doing you both a favor; give you two an excuse to snuggle! :D
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(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_3_3v.gif).... I'm guessing 102.
Lets see .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_5.gif) .... you can see 4 in the bottom layer at the front .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_2v.gif) so there are probably 4 at the back.... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_6.gif) .... so there's perhaps space for about 4 in the middle.... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_3_102.gif) .... so if each layer has 12 marbles and there are about 8 layers then 8 x 12 = 96 plus 6 extra in the lid .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_4_102.gif) .... = 102!!
Susie, that's LITERALLY exactly how I arrived at my guess too, the 96 and everything. :)
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David, all these women fighting over you, do they know you have a ... you know ... a body part that monologues?
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I guessed 140.
I counted the marbles I could see, then guessed what percentage that might be and multipilated my counted result. Then I added a bit, because people tend to underestimate the number.
(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_3_3v.gif).... I'm guessing 102.
Lets see .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_5.gif) .... you can see 4 in the bottom layer at the front .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_2v.gif) so there are probably 4 at the back.... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_6.gif) .... so there's perhaps space for about 4 in the middle.... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_3_102.gif) .... so if each layer has 12 marbles and there are about 8 layers then 8 x 12 = 96 plus 6 extra in the lid .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_4_102.gif) .... = 102!!
Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)
ps. I'll fly over to you to collect my car, David!
Susie, that's LITERALLY exactly how I arrived at my guess too, the 96 and everything. :)
Wow!!!! You all are much better with the math than I am!! I don't think I'm quite that smart.
One BIG difference though.... I already KNOW how many marbles are in the jar!! ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
But you all made some pretty good guesses. I'm very impressed! :D
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David, all these women fighting over you, do they know you have a ... you know ... a body part that monologues?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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I voted 114 and if I win David a hug and a warm "congratualtions" is enough for me sweetie :-* you just keep it for me until I get back.
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I voted 114 and if I win David a hug and a warm "congratualtions" is enough for me sweetie :-* you just keep it for me until I get back.
Aww Dottie!!! :-*
Sweet baby! :)
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I voted 114 and if I win David a hug and a warm "congratualtions" is enough for me sweetie :-* you just keep it for me until I get back.
suck up
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suck up
You be nice to Dottie Jess. She's on vacation! >:(
Besides, you never told us how many marbles you guessed were in there! ;)
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I voted 140.
AHEM!!
(reply #7!)
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David--owned--by Jess.
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David--owned--by Jess.
well not OFFICIALLY....
SHHHHH girl, you gonna have Alex out to whup my behinny!!!
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LOL---yeah, you probably "modified". :P
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LOL---yeah, you probably "modified". :P
not RECENTLY....
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Ok guys and girls...I have some kind of priority here too...Im not just
last years friend either................. :-X :-X :-X..................I am a very constant supporter of this area. So while you guys are having your little cat fight...i am stealing the jar.. MMMMMMMMmmwwwwaahhhhaahahah
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Ready for the answer?? :D
There are......
............ 114 marbles in the canning jar!! :D
I've taken a picture of the marbles. I divided the marbles into 11 piles of 10, and you will see the extra 4 marbles over on the left!
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j43/Davidindy/pic070807_2.jpg)
You can count them if you want to!! :D
Thanks to everyone who played the game. :)
And congratulations to those of you who guessed the correct number!! :D
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Hey, that's a cool way to show the answer!
Boo. I guessed too low. No car or hug for me!! LOL
That was a fun thread, David---thanks! ;D
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Hey, that's a cool way to show the answer!
Boo. I guessed too low. No car or hug for me!! LOL
That was a fun thread, David---thanks! ;D
Glad you enjoyed it Shasta! If you can think of any interesting or fun quizzes, polls or whatevers, feel free to post them in here! :D
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Cars and hugs for everybody!
(http://www.lauraleesautosales.com/bunny_car.jpg) & (http://oneyearbibleimages.com/give_hug.jpg)
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Yeeeeeee Haaaaaaw! ;D
I love being right!
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Cars and hugs for everybody!
Awwwww...... (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x221/Shasta542/8aa.jpg)
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Ok guys and girls...I have some kind of priority here too...Im not just
last years friend either................. :-X :-X :-X..................I am a very constant supporter of this area. So while you guys are having your little cat fight...i am stealing the jar.. MMMMMMMMmmwwwwaahhhhaahahah
%$$^# I oughta #($&(#, YOU $&#^$*%()!!!!
LAST YEARS FRIEND!
humph!
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yee haw! I guessed right!!
;D ;D ;D
I'll be there in a minute to get my car!
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Hey Jess,
Clarissa said cars for everyone....
Thank you!!!!!!! (the hugs are good too)
;D
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aww man...you just can't get a good feud going around here....everybody is just too durn nice....
>:( >:(
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
;) ;)
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Ah shucks David ... I got it WRONG! (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_8_1.gif) .... So I guess there's no hug for me then .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_9_7.gif)
Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)
Everyone gets a hug!! :D
[[[Susie]]] :-* :-*
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Susie+David
Yey! (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_2_104.gif)
Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)
Gee whiz! I already have a British boyfriend. Now I have a British girlfriend TOO??!!!
One's enough, don't ya think?? ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
[[[Susie]]] :-*
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HEY!!
WOMAN!!
I done warned you about POACHING my men!
BACK OFF, SISTER!!
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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:laugh: :laugh:
Aww! Come here Susie! I'll save you from that mean ol' Jess! :D
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ok....they's fixin to be a hair pullin up in HERE!!
DAVID!
You just like her for her emoticons!! I can't believe you would fall for that flashy stuff!!
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ok....they's fixin to be a hair pullin up in HERE!!
DAVID!
You just like her for her emoticons!! I can't believe you would fall for that flashy stuff!!
It looks like there might be a cat fight in here!
YEEOWWWLLLLL!!!! PHFFFT!!!
Well, sorry ya'll, I gotta go! ------------------------------------------------------------------>
I do like all that flashy stuff Jess, but Susie is so sweet!!
(You can be sweet too Jess......*ahem*......when you want to be!) ;)
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(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_7_104v.gif) David! .... (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/29/29_1_20.gif) Jess!
You call that flashy?? ... I don't think so!!
Now THIS is flashy!! ....
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/GLITTER.gif) from Susie (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/i54195533_38596.gif) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/ththheart10.gif) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/pink35.gif) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/prod_467_11357.gif) (http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/Susiebell_album/Glitter/glitter-5.gif)
Yup! I agree Susie! That there IS flashy!
It's like watching a parade go by! :D
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yep
Flashy!!
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You know you love me really Jess!
Susie (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_201.gif)
ok ok
I like you...
a little
even if you ARE trying to make a move on my men...
;D ;D
:-* :-*
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Hey! (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/15_9_19-1.gif) I won! Well me and Lee (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/thsmiley_bouncetrampoline.gif)
I can just hear Jess now (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/whoopdedoo.gif) hehehe That's OK Jess (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/carryon.gif) and have fun :-*
I'll be back on the road Wednesday(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s64/dotEmatrix/beefcake/Beefcake%202/Smilies%20Emoticons%20and%20Avatars/06415e4bed06d5597330478af1e525ee981.gif)
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Wonderful thread!
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The jar is filled with about 0.52 liters of marbles. The marbles, "aggies," are about 11/16 inches in diameter, or about 0.34 inches in RADIUS (not diameter, as stated). This gives the marbles a volume of about 2.8 cc's each.
The ratio of marbles to air looks to be about 0.58 to 0.42. So, I am going to guess that there are:
(520)(0.58)/(2.8) = 107 marbles
How'd I do?
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Ready for the answer?? :D
There are......
............ 114 marbles in the canning jar!! :D
You were only 7 marbles off. . .pretty good!