Original Quiz #69

1. What is the term that originally meant 'a state where discussions have been sufficiently held to reach a conclusion,' but is now often used to mean 'a state where, after much thought, one has reached a dead end and is unable to move forward'?

2. What is the constellation represented by the symbol ♈?

3. What is the name of the hexagonal or octagonal device, also known as a 'garapon,' used in lotteries where you turn a handle to rotate it and extract a ball from inside?

4. What is the psychological phenomenon called where the more you try to persuade someone, the more they resist or dislike you, named after an Aboriginal hunting tool because the situation resembles its behavior?

5. What is the etymological origin of the phrase 'nitchi mo satchi mo ikanai' (unable to move forward or backward)?

Answers

1. Nitsumaru (Boiling down) 2. Aries 3. Arai-style rotary lottery machine 4. Boomerang effect

5. Soroban (Abacus)