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Bob and Hannah were watching a magician one night. Bob decided he could win some money.
"Hannah," said he, "I can poke my head through a hole this big." He then made a hole with his thumb and index finger. The hole was 24.26mm wide, no wider than an American quarter.
Hannah was sure she would win the bet, but Bob poked his head through the hole he made by his thumb and index finger and won the bet. How?
"Hannah," said he, "I can poke my head through a hole this big." He then made a hole with his thumb and index finger. The hole was 24.26mm wide, no wider than an American quarter.
Hannah was sure she would win the bet, but Bob poked his head through the hole he made by his thumb and index finger and won the bet. How?
Answer
He placed his fingers on his forehead and poked his head, though the hole, with his finger.Hide Answer Show Answer
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