Brain Buster - Wednesday, October 8

By Jeffrey Richman

Services for Real Estate Pros with Immediate Home Solutions

October 08, 2025 06:00 AM

Slow down. Breathe in.
This brain buster is your moment of calm focus before the day begins.
Mindful thinking sharpens everything else. 🧘‍♂️🧠

Answer for the day

Which common English word changes its pronunciation when you capitalize the first letter?

Answer: Polish (the nationality) vs polish (to shine)

Brain Buster for Wednesday, October 8

An electric train is moving north at 60 mph and the wind is blowing west at 10 mph. Which way does the smoke blow?

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeffrey. Did well yesterday and think I may have today's brain buster correct. Thanks. Enjoy your day.

Oct 08, 2025 06:35 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

I think I know the answer for tomorrow.

Oct 08, 2025 10:46 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeffrey- I may not have gotten yesterday's but I have today's.

Oct 08, 2025 11:33 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeffrey Richman unless this is a trick question, the answer is pretty clear.

Oct 08, 2025 03:56 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I had a feeling that the question was going to try and trick us, and I am glad to find out that was indeed the case, haha. Easy one to answer!

Oct 09, 2025 05:32 AM