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Jimmy and John were playing a game of pool. Jimmy broke, but sunk none of the balls. John carefully aimed. He hit the 1 ball, which ricocheted off of the 8 ball and the 8 ball went into the pocket. However Jimmy did not win the game. Why not?
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Jimmy and John were playing 9-ball pool. In 9-ball, it is okay if you pot the 8-ball early (providing you hit the lowest ball on your shot). Whereas in regular 8-ball pool, potting the 8-ball early will make you lose the game.Hide Answer Show Answer
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COOL! FIRST COMMENT! Actually, I knew this one!!! Wow!
I never knew that there was such a thing... GREAT teaser though QEM keep 'em comin'!!
Loved this one ........got it right off and keep these coming
Good one! I knew it right away!! Nice job!
loved it
how could it go in while i'm standing right behindt it?
Good to know.
I actually prefer 9-ball to 8-ball...it's a faster game
he didnt win because he hit the 8 ball in a moron nose that lol
i didnt know that
never knew that. Neato
In rotation or stripes and soilds you won't lose, either.
In rotation or stripes and soilds you won't lose, either.
Yeah. How do you play rotation? I've always wanted to know . Sounds fun.
I figured he scratched!
This one is almost a Trick question.
Good one QM!!
This one is almost a Trick question.
Good one QM!!
I actually submitted this into trick. (Thats what the edit is).
it said he broke, then the ball bounced off the 8 ball into the pocket. If you're breaking a start-up rack, the 8-ball is on the inside and can't be hit the way the teaser is written.
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