The 30 Second Mystery 70 - Why? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Peetster · 02-27-2004, 06:39 AM

There are four categories: Who, What, Where and Why. Some will be easy, some not. I have as many as six clues to help you along, which I'll supply as needed.

Please limit yourself to one guess, and another guess for each clue I supply. No questions asking for help or hints are allowed. Partially correct answers won't be acknowledged. This is not a debate. The correct answer is the one in my head.

Wild guesses and comments are fine. In fact, they can add to the mystery and are fun to read. Be precise when guessing.

Be patient and have fun.

The Case:
A man's body is found, dead, sitting upright in a small windowless room. Had the year been 1989, he would not have died. The men that opened the door to the room knew he was dead before entering. He did not take his own life.

The Mystery:
Why wouldn't the man have died in 1989?

balderdash111 · 02-27-2004, 06:49 AM

Because the death penalty was not in effect at the time.

Ripsaw · 02-27-2004, 07:32 AM

Because the death penalty was repealed in that year.

-gotta try going the other way.

kel · 02-27-2004, 07:55 AM

Archeologists opening the tomb of a mummy?
His illness would have been treatable?

Peetster · 02-27-2004, 08:11 AM

balderdash111 for 5.

Stay tuned...

gilada · 02-27-2004, 12:06 PM

SON OF A...

I'm beginning to dread opening this forum, for fear of the instants stink of failure and defeat that streams from my pores once I see that I've missed yet another 30 Second Mystery....

ChrisJericho · 02-28-2004, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Peetster

The Case:
A man's body is found, dead, sitting upright in a small windowless room.

Many executions have windows so that the family of the victims and others can witness the event.

Eviltree · 02-28-2004, 04:06 PM

maybe the cure for the disease he had was discovered in 1989

Peetster · 02-28-2004, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisJericho
Many executions have windows so that the family of the victims and others can witness the event.

This one didn't. Please take a moment to read the opening rules. Specifically, I invite your attention to this one:

Quote:

Originally posted by Peetster
This is not a debate. The correct answer is the one in my head.

02-27-2004, 06:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	The 30 Second Mystery 70 - Why? There are four categories: Who, What, Where and Why. Some will be easy, some not. I have as many as six clues to help you along, which I'll supply as needed. Please limit yourself to one guess, and another guess for each clue I supply. No questions asking for help or hints are allowed. Partially correct answers won't be acknowledged. This is not a debate. The correct answer is the one in my head. Wild guesses and comments are fine. In fact, they can add to the mystery and are fun to read. Be precise when guessing. Be patient and have fun. The Case: A man's body is found, dead, sitting upright in a small windowless room. Had the year been 1989, he would not have died. The men that opened the door to the room knew he was dead before entering. He did not take his own life. The Mystery: Why wouldn't the man have died in 1989?

02-27-2004, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ripsaw Chef in Training	Because the death penalty was repealed in that year. -gotta try going the other way. __________________ "We are supposed to be masters of space, but we cant even line up our shoes?" One life, one chance, one opportunity.

02-27-2004, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Archeologists opening the tomb of a mummy? His illness would have been treatable? __________________ "It better be funny"

02-27-2004, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
gilada Psycho Location: Dallas, Tx	SON OF A... I'm beginning to dread opening this forum, for fear of the instants stink of failure and defeat that streams from my pores once I see that I've missed yet another 30 Second Mystery.... __________________ Hey, this isn't rocket surgery. See my futurephone pics at: http://gilada.textamerica.com See my DVD's at: http://www.dvdprofiler.com/mycollection.asp?alias=gilada

02-27-2004, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
balderdash111 Psycho	Because the death penalty was not in effect at the time.

02-27-2004, 08:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	balderdash111 for 5. Stay tuned...

02-28-2004, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Eviltree Psycho Location: British Columbia	maybe the cure for the disease he had was discovered in 1989