The ANSWER to the WTF puzzle #6

The ANSWER to the WTF puzzle #6

There were many similar but incorrect answers to this puzzler.

Let's recap - What is this, and HOW is it used?

In The Czech Republic, there are 3 famous 'spa' towns....Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne, and Frantiskovy Lazne....plus many more.

People have been visiting these towns for hundreds of years, to 'take the waters'...basically bath and use the mineral springs ( hot and cold) that are available underground in these places.

Marci and I spent a few days in Marianske Lazne.....in addition to the baths in several places, there are places in town where the waters have been 'tapped', and there are drinking stations so you can try all the different types of the waters.....different chemicals, or minerals, or temperatures, etc.

The secret item is a specially designed drinking vessel.

Here is a billboard for a fancy one you could buy:

Here is a special place, near the park where there are lots of different spots to try the waters, and rather than carry the vessel with you from your hotel, you can 'park it' for use during the days of your visit ( many come here for 2 or 3 weeks!):

And here is HOW YOU USE IT - fill it:

And DRINK directly from the spout!

Here are a few more photos of all this....

Congratulations to Hanne L. For being the only correct answer- it must be your Danish background and your willingness to try new things.....a special prize for you!

Thanks to all for playing.

Marci will return tomorrow with the more intelligent insights.

Steve Schwartz

sjs123sjs @ gmail.com

PS - It tastes a little salty, and a bit minerally.....

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