# Lateral Thinking Puzzles. Let's do it again! **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [October 23, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193 "2019-10-23T21:32:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 180
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3583 "2020-07-28T05:23:12Z")
Why is he buried on his belly? ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3584 "2020-07-28T05:26:54Z")
Was it related to roominess? Making space, so to speak. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3585 "2020-07-28T05:35:33Z")
reply to raventhief: Was it related to roominess? Making space, so to speak. No ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3586 "2020-07-28T11:28:58Z")
Is he buried in a more or less standard coffin? Did he die after Monroe? Is he buried in the same cemetery as Monroe? ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3587 "2020-07-28T11:58:49Z")
Is the fact that Marilyn Monroe is a celebrity relevant? Is the fact that she’s female relevant? Is the fact that many regard her as exceptionally attractive relevant? Did Richard know Marilyn personally? Was Richard’s opinion of Marilyn relevant? Did anyone involved in Richard’s funeral arrangements know Marilyn personally? Was anyone who was involved in Richard’s funeral arrangements also involved in Marilyn’s funeral arrangements? Was Richard buried on his stomach as a result of his own wishes (i.e., if, before he died, someone asked him if he would like to be buried on his stomach, possibly with an explanation of the reasons, would he have said yes)? ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3588 "2020-07-28T14:52:06Z")
Was Richie re-buried when she was buried? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3589 "2020-07-28T15:10:20Z")
reply to RivkahChaya: Is he buried in a more or less standard coffin? Yes Did he die after Monroe? Yes Is he buried in the same cemetery as Monroe?Yes ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3590 "2020-07-28T15:15:27Z")
reply to Chronos: Is the fact that Marilyn Monroe is a celebrity relevant? Yes Is the fact that she’s female relevant? Yes Is the fact that many regard her as exceptionally attractive relevant? Yes Did Richard know Marilyn personally? Not sure. Was Richard’s opinion of Marilyn relevant? Yes Did anyone involved in Richard’s funeral arrangements know Marilyn personally? Not sure. Was anyone who was involved in Richard’s funeral arrangements also involved in Marilyn’s funeral arrangements? Not sure. Was Richard buried on his stomach as a result of his own wishes (i.e., if, before he died, someone asked him if he would like to be buried on his stomach, possibly with an explanation of the reasons, would he have said yes)? Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3591 "2020-07-28T15:16:01Z")
> [@Zyada](#): > > Was Richie re-buried when she was buried? No ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3592 "2020-07-28T15:25:08Z")
Oh, wait a minute-- Monroe is in a mausoleum, not a grave. Is Richard above her, facing her? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3593 "2020-07-28T15:42:25Z")
> **[Above Marilyn Monroe's Crypt a Man is Buried Face-Down](https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/29/monroe-crypt/)** > > Marilyn Monroe died tragically at the age of 36, leaving behind an enduring legend that has made her a beloved figure and timeless icon. The same cannot You got it! Marilyn Monroe’s body lies in a coffin just under the coffin of Richard Poncher, where he silently looks down at her for all eternity. Kind of creepy. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3594 "2020-07-28T17:01:30Z")
**KIND OF**!? complete sentence ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3595 "2020-07-30T01:44:29Z")
Okay, I’ve got one more: In 1914 Edna, aged 6, set a record that holds to this day (and will likely not be broken any time soon). That record is 750 miles. What did Edna do to achieve this? ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3596 "2020-07-30T01:50:17Z")
Was Edna a human? Was this in the U.S.? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3597 "2020-07-30T02:10:54Z")
reply to needscoffee: Was Edna a human? Was this in the U.S.? ++++ Yes to both. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3598 "2020-07-30T02:20:50Z")
Was this record achieved on foot (Edna’s foot, that is)? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3599 "2020-07-30T02:29:37Z")
reply to needscoffee: Was this record achieved on foot (Edna’s foot, that is)? No ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3600 "2020-07-30T02:32:59Z")
Did she make a recording? was her “record” a tangible one? In other words, did she make the vinyl record with the longest track on it? ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3601 "2020-07-30T02:33:49Z")
Was this record achieved in a conveyance? ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193/3602 "2020-07-30T02:42:42Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > Did she make a recording? was her “record” a tangible one? > > In other words, did she make the vinyl record with the longest track on it? No to recording – vinyl or otherwise. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193.md?page=179) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lateral-thinking-puzzles-lets-do-it-again/842193.md?page=181)