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Bookmark
A man is reading a wonderful book but must put it down. He desperately wants a bookmark so that he doesn't lose his place (he is not willing to dog-ear the page). When he is offered a fine bookmark for only a dollar, he agrees. However, he then smiles and refuses the bookmark. Why?
Hint
He already has a better alternative.Answer
As he is paying, he realizes the dollar bill itself can be used as a bookmark. When he is done reading the book, he can then spend the money on something else.Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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